Butternut Squash And Chocolate Chip Muffins

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups butternut squash
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/4 cup margarine
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 3 cups flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Recipe

• 1 turn oven on to 400 degrees f. cut a butternut squash in half and scoop out the seeds. place cut side down on parchment paper over a cookie sheet and roast for 45 minutes. when cool enough to handle, scoop the squash away from the peel. mash. use 2 1/2 cups. this time is not included in the prep time.
• 2 preheat oven to 325 degrees f. using a stand mixer, blend thoroughly the squash, shortening, margarine, sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla.
• 3 add in the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. stir just until blended. remove bowl from mixer and fold in the chocolate chips (if desired).
• 4 line 24 muffin cups. scoop the batter into the cups.
• 5 bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean.