Grease loaf pan.

1 3/4 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. chocolate chips
1/2 c. butter
1 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. canned pumpkin
1/4 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. cloves
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. walnuts, chopped (optional)

Combine flour, soda, salt, spices. Cream butter, gradually add sugar. Cream well. Blend in eggs. Beat at low speed. Add dry ingredients alternately with pumpkin. Begin and end with dry ingredients. Stir in chocolate chips and 1/2 cup walnuts. Put in pan. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup nuts.