Step 1

In a bowl, combine the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt. In a second bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, oil, maple syrup and vanilla; mix well.

Step 2

Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until moistened.

Step 3

Fold in chocolate chips and pecans.

Step 4

Fill greased or paper-lined muffin wells ½ to ¾ full. A silicone muffin pan also works great.

Step 5

Bake at 375°F for 17-21 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 6

Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.