Devilish Pumpkin Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and sugar in large bowl.
2. 2
   Add eggs, one at a time.
3. 3
   Mix in pumpkin.
4. 4
   In separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients, except for nuts and chocolate chips.
5. 5
   Stir dry ingredients into pumpkin mixture, a little at a time; blend thoroughly.
6. 6
   Stir in nuts and chocolate chips.
7. 7
   Grease and flour 2 loaf pans.
8. 8
   Pour in batter, dividing evenly.
9. 9
   Bake in a 350° oven for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until toothpick in center comes out clean.
10. 10
    This can be prepared a day ahead.
11. 11
    Will last 1 to 2 weeks if wrapped and refrigerated.
12. 12
    I've made this every year for over 20 years!