YUMMY Pumpkin Muffins

UPDATE: I just made the batter for these muffins and WOW........it really is DELICIOUS BATTER! :> )

They are in the oven now............can you smell the aroma? HEAVENLY!

Thank you, Renee!

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I found this recipe for pumpkin muffins over at Renee's and I CAN'T WAIT to try it!

DELICIOUS BATTER

3 1/3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
3 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground ginger

Mix dry ingredients and add:

1 c. oil
4 eggs
2/3 c. water
2 c. pumpkin

Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
Prepare muffin tins by greasing with vegetable oil or butter and sprinkling lightly with flour. Shake out excess.

Fill muffin tins three-quarters full and bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

CREAMY ORANGE ICING

2 tbsp. orange juice
1/4 c. granulated sugar
2 1/3 c. sifted confectioners sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. shortening
1 tbsp. grated orange rind

Mix confectioners sugar and egg thoroughly. Bring orange juice and granulated sugar to boil; boil 1 minute. Add to sugar and egg mixture; blend well. Add shortening and orange rind. Beat until creamy.