RECIPE: Rec: Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

[rozinva]

* Exported from MasterCook *

Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

2 cups flour3 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup butter

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

2/3 cup milk

1 cup chocolate chips

Chocolate Glaze:

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/4 cup water

1 ounce unsweetened baking chocolate

2 cups sifted powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

2 teaspoons vanilla

Sift flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs. Add vanilla. Add dry ingredients and milk. Stir in chocolate chips

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Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.

Chocolate Glaze: Combine butter, water, and chocolate and cook over low heat or microwave until chocolate melts and mixture thickens slightly. In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar and cinnamon. Stir in the chocolate mixture and vanilla to make a smooth glaze. Spread glaze on cooled cupcakes. If desired, when set, spread another coat on top of that.

Note: The icing doesn't freeze well. Freeze without the glaze and apply before serving. (Or use the chocolate glaze from the cream filled chocolate cupcakes. That glaze freezes very well.

Yield:

"22 cupcakes"

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[angak]

thanks for all these great recipes! I have some mini choc chips to use up, so I'll try this 1st.