Cola Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Position rack in center of oven; preheat oven to 400°.
2. 2
   Prepare muffin tin: spray indentations/rims with cooking spray.
3. 3
   Place the chocolate and butter in the top of a double boiler set over simmering water.
4. 4
   Stir constantly until half the chocolate and butter is melted.
5. 5
   Remove the top of the double boiler; then continuing stirring, away from the heat, until the butter and chocolate are completely smooth; cool for 10 minutes.
6. 6
   Meanwhile, whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together; set aside.
7. 7
   In a big bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and vanilla until smooth; whisking all the while, slowly pour in the cooled chocolate mixture, continue whisking until well blended.
8. 8
   Use a wooden spoon to stir in half the flour mixture; gently stir in the cola; when foaming subsides, stir in the remaining flour mixture and the mini marshmallows just until the flour is moistened.
9. 9
   Fill the prepared tins 3/4 full; bake 20 minutes or until the muffins have rounded cracked tops and a pick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
10. 10
    Set the pan on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes; gently rock each muffin back and forth to release it.
11. 11
    Remove muffins from the pan and cool 5 minutes on the rack before serving.
12. 12
    *Black Cherry Cola Muffins: substitute black cherry soda for the cola; add 1/2 cup pitted fresh black cherries with the marshmallows; proceed as directed.
13. 13
    *Dr Pepper Muffins: substitute Dr Pepper for the cola.
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    *Pecan Cola Muffins: add 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecan pieces with the flour, proceed as directed.