PUMPKIN SPICE MUFFINS

2 cups sugar                          

1/2 cup vegetable oil

3 eggs

1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin

1/2 cup water

1/2 tsp. ground cloves             

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

3/4 tsp. cinnamon                    

3 cups flour

1 1/2 tsp. baking powder                       

1 tsp. baking soda                 

1 tsp. salt

1 1/2 cups golden raisins (optional)

1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

In a large bowl mix sugar, oil, eggs, pumpkin, water and spices; blend thoroughly.

In another bowl combine dry ingredients and then sift into pumpkin mixture.  Mix and blend thoroughly.  Add raisins and nuts.

Let stand 1 hour at room temperature.  Fill muffin tins  3/4 full.  Bake at 400º for 15-20 minutes.

Makes 24