#2431 - Applesauce Pumpkin Muffins

(by Shirley McNevich)

4 eggs
2 cups white sugar
1 - 16oz. can Libby's pumpkin
3/4 cup plain applesauce
3/4 cup canola oil
3 cups flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1 - 12oz. bag Nestle's semi-sweet chocolate bits (optional)

In a mixer add eggs, white sugar, oil, pumpkin and applesauce--beat. Add baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt--beat. Add flour--beat just until mixed. Remove bowl from mixer--add chocolate bits--stir. Place cupcake liners into muffin tins. Fill each 2/3 full with batter. Bake at 400 degrees for 16-20 minutes. Cool muffins for 10 minutes before removing them from the muffin tins.