Fudgy Chocolate Chip Muffins

These muffins are a chocolatey treat thanks to the double chocolate punch of cocoa powder and chocolate chips.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 230 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup applesauce
• ¼ cup margarine, softened
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (Optional)
• ½ cup light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line muffin cups (2-1/2 inches in diameter) with paper bake cups.

Step 2

In large mixer bowl, beat butter, sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until well blended. Add applesauce, blend well.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, stir together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and cinnamon, if desired. Add to butter mixture, blending well. Stir in chocolate chips. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full with batter.

Step 4

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 22 to 26 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out almost clean. Cool slightly in pan on wire rack. Sprinkle muffin tops with confectioners' sugar, if desired. Serve warm.