Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F and fill muffin cups with liners or spray with non-stick spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl whisk together the oil, sugar, eggs, pumpkin purée, water and vanilla until smooth.

Step 3

Pour the dry ingredients into the bowl of wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in chocolate chips.

Step 4

Using a ¼ cup cookie scoop, scoop batter into prepared muffin cups. Top with a few additional chocolate chips.

Step 5

Bake for 17-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

Step 6

Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before removing from pan.