Another thing I want-- that has to do with fall...

Pumpkin Ginger Nut Muffins

1 1/2 cups flour

1/2 teaspoon of salt

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup pumpkin

1/3 cup melted butter

2 eggs, beaten

1/4 cup water

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon allspice

1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup chopped toasted walnuts or pecans

Sprinkle top with a mixture of brown sugar and cinnamon before baking or frost with killer icing of...(after they are baked of course)

1 tablespoon vanilla

1 lb. powdered sugar

1 stick butter

8 ounces of cream cheese

1 Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium sized bowl, sift together the flour, salt, sugar, and baking soda.
2 Mix the pumpkin, melted butter, eggs, 1/4 cup of water, and spices together, then combine with the dry ingredients, until just incorporated. Do not over-mix. Fold in nuts.
3 Divide mixture into a muffin tin. Bake for 25-30 minutes.

Cool on a rack.
Makes 12 muffins.

(I would eat everything pumpkin flavored this time of year... ps, Panera, pumpkin muffins?)