Krista's Pumpkin Pancakes

1 cup flour
2 Tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves)
1 cup milk
1 cup pumpkin (cooked and mashed, or canned)
2 eggs
Chocolate chips (optional)
1/3 cup oil (for cooking, if needed)

Combine dry ingredients in large bowl. Stir well and set aside. Combine milk, pumpkin, and eggs in second bowl. Whisk together and then mix with dry mixture. Heat griddle or non-stick pan. Pour batter on griddle in 1/3-cup increments. Turn pancakes when tops are bubbly, and brown other sides. Makes 12-14 pancakes.