Chocolate Nut Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375°.
2. 2
   Combine over hot (not boiling) water the chocolate chips and butter.
3. 3
   Stir until smooth; set aside.
4. 4
   In large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt.
5. 5
   Add nuts to coat well.
6. 6
   Make well in center of flour mixture.
7. 7
   In small bowl, combine chocolate mixture, sour cream, corn syrup and egg until blended.
8. 8
   Add to dry ingredients; stir until just moistened. Spoon into paper lined muffin pans, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake at 375° for 15 to 18 minutes.
9. 9
   Cool 5 minutes; remove from pans.
10. 10
    Cool completely, or serve warm.
11. 11
    Makes about 15 muffins.