Pumpkin Bread With Mini Chocolate Chips

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb butter (or Earth Balance)
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 3 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
• 12 ounces mini chocolate chips (1 Bag)
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. 2

   Cream butter, sugar, vanilla, and eggs.

3. 3

   Combine Flour, baking soda, salt, and spices in a separate bowl until all dry ingredients are blended.

4. 4

   Slowly combine with egg mixture.

5. 5

   Add pumpkin and mix well.

6. 6

   Add chocolate chips and nuts to the dough.

7. 7

   Divide mix between two well-greased and floured loaf pans.

8. 8

   Bake for one hour or until knife comes out clean.

9. 9

   Cool in pan for 15 minutes then place on wood cutting board.

10. 10

    Sprinkle with powdered sugar or serve with fresh whipped cream. Makes two loaves.