Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

1 2/3 C flour
3/4 C sugar
1/4 t baking powder
1 t baking soda
1 T pumkin pie spice
1/4 t salt
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 C (1 stick) butter, melted
1 C canned pumpkin
6 ounces (1 C) chocolate chips
Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a large bowl. Combine the eggs with the butter and pumpkin in a bowl and beat until smooth. Stir in the chocolate chips. Fold into the dry ingredients.
Spoon into greased muffin cups and bake at 350 degrees for 20 - 25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately or remove to a wire rack to cool.
Makes 12 muffins. To bake 24 mini muffins, reduce the baking time to 12 - 15 minutes.

Chocolate Coffee Dream
1 1/2 cups brewed coffee
2 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups water
3 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 t ground cinnamon
1/2 cup Kahlua
vanilla ice cream
Garnish: chocolate swirls or sprinkles
Combine the coffee, milk, water, chocolate, and cinnamon in a 2 1/2 quart microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High for 7 to 8 minutes, whisking after 4 minutes to blend in the chocolate. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on High for 4 to 5 more minutes. Stir in the Kahlue. Ladle into serving mugs. Add a small scoop of ice cream and garnish with chocolate curls.