Classic Chocolate Souffles

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Butter 8 (2/3 cup) souffle dishes. Sprinkle with sugar.
3. 3
   Tap off excess.
4. 4
   Bring milk and 1 cup of sugar to simmer in large saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to low.
5. 5
   Add chocolate and stir until smooth.
6. 6
   Pour into large bowl.
7. 7
   Cool 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Beat whites into soft peaks. Add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until stiff.
9. 9
   Whisk 1/4 whites and yolks into chocolate mixture.
10. 10
    Fold in remaining whites.
11. 11
    Bake until souffle puffs about 16 minutes.