Ingredients
1
(1 lb 2.25-oz.) pkg. pudding-included yellow cake mix
1
cup canned pumpkin
1/2
cup water
1/3
cup oil
3
eggs
1
teaspoon cinnamon
1/2
teaspoon nutmeg
1
cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
2
teaspoons cinnamon
1
(16-oz.) can vanilla frosting
Preparation
Heat oven to 350°F. Line 24 muffin cups with paper baking cups. In large bowl, combine all cupcake ingredients except chocolate chips; beat at low speed until moistened. Beat 2 minutes at high speed. Fold in chocolate chips. Fill paper-lined muffin cups 3/4 full.
Bake at 350°F. for 15 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 minutes. Remove from pan; cool 20 minutes or until completely cooled.
Stir cinnamon into vanilla frosting. Frost cooled cupcakes.