Short Cut Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread with Eggnog

Short Cut Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread with Eggnog

1 box Trader Joe's pumpkin bread mix or your favorite all natural brand

2 large eggs

1/2 cup vegetable oil (I used canola)

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup chopped dates (hint: I soaked the dates in some warm water to soften them up - or soak them in warm liquor for more flavor)

1/2 cup whiskey or rum or cognac

1/2 cup eggnog (I used Horizon brand low-fat organic eggnog)

You can use all eggnog or all liquor if you prefer. If you don't have eggnog, you can use regular milk or even sour cream).

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Empty mix into a large bowl. Prepare according to box directions substituting the liquor and/or eggnog for water. Stir in chocolate chips and dates. Pour into greased loaf pan. Bake for 55 - 60 minutes (check after 50).

For an extra-special presentation, drizzle on some warm chocolate ganache. Spread a little cream cheese on a slice for a quick, tasty breakfast!