Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

I can't get enough pumpkin! These muffins were absolutely delicious! The recipe makes a lot, which is great because I love giving away delicious things. Add these to your holiday baking list!

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 cups granulated sugar
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
1 cup canola oil
2/3 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease muffin pan (makes 3 dozen). In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, salt and then set aside.In a large bowl, combine sugar, pumpkin, canola oil, water, vanilla, and eggs and mix until smooth. Whisk in the cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda and salt. Slowly mix in the flour (a few lumps is ok). Fold in the chocolate chips and spoon about 1/4 cup of batter into each muffin tin. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove muffins from oven and cool in pans on a wire rack for 15 minutes. With a knife, loosen each muffin, remove from pan and cool.