CHOCOLATE FUDGE MUFFINS

1 cup butter or margarine
4 squares (1 oz each) semisweet chocolate
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line muffin tins with paper liners.

In a saucepan over low heat, combine margarine and chocolate. Melt, stirring frequently, so the chocolate does not burn or stick.

In a bowl, combine sugar, flour and salt. Stir in chocolate mixture.

Beat eggs, then add them to batter with the vanilla. Stir until eggs are well-blended, but do not beat the mixture. Fill each prepared muffin cup about two-thirds full.

Bake at 300 degrees F for 30-40 minutes. Check to see if muffins are done by inserting a toothpick in one near the center of the muffin. If the toothpick does not come out clean, bake for another 5 minutes. Let muffins cool 5 minutes before removing them from the pan.

These taste much like brownies. Keep any leftovers in a covered container, then rewarm them.

Source: Women's Circle Magazine, 1992