Fudge cupcakes

 
                               Fudge Cupcakes
 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Cupcakes
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1      cup           boiling water
    1      cup           dates
    1      teaspoon      soda
    1      cup           sugar
      1/2  cup           shortening
    1                    egg
    1      teaspoon      vanilla
    2      cups          flour
    4      tablespoons   cocoa
      1/4  teaspoon      salt
      1/2  cup           nuts
    1      6 ounces bag  semi-sweet chocolate chips
 
 Pour boiling water over 1 cup cut dates and the soda.  Add sugar, shortening, 
 egg (slightly beaten) and vanilla.  Mix flour, cocoa, salt, nuts and 
 chocolate chips into mixture.  Fill cupcake tins or papers about 2/3 full.  
 Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 24 minutes.  Makes 20 to 24 cupcakes.  Frost, 
 if desired.
 
 Converted by MC_Buster.
 
 
 
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 NOTES : Posted to Recipes-r-Us and DougsDelights 7/99