Date-Chock Cupcakes

12 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (10 oz.) pkg. dates, chopped
  • 1 c. boiling water
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1 stick (1/2 c.) margarine
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 1 1/4 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. cocoa
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • chocolate chips
  • finely chopped nuts

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix soda and water and pour over dates; let cool.
  2. 2
    Cream margarine and sugar; add vanilla, egg yolks and cooled dates; mix well.
  3. 3
    Sift together and add dry ingredients.
  4. 4
    Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
  5. 5
    Fill muffin pans half full.
  6. 6
    Sprinkle tops with finely chopped nuts and 4 or 5 chocolate chips.
  7. 7
    (If miniature muffin tins are used add only 3 chips.)
  8. 8
    Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until done.
  9. 9
    (I use the paper muffin cups to line the tins.)

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