Double Chocolate Orange Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   GREASE 12 large muffin tins or line with paper baking cups.
2. 2
   GRATE rind from orange; set aside.
3. 3
   Squeeze juice from orange and pour into measuring cup.
4. 4
   Add buttermilk to measure 1 cup liquid.
5. 5
   Set aside.
6. 6
   SIFT together flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt in large bowl.
7. 7
   WHISK together eggs, sugar and oil until creamy; stir in orange rind and buttermilk mixture.
8. 8
   STIR liquid mixture into dry ingredients with chips, stirring just until moistened.
9. 9
   Spoon into muffin cups, filling 2/3 full.
10. 10
    BAKE at 375F (190C) for about 20 minutes or until firm to the touch.
11. 11
    Cool in pan 5 minutes; remove muffins and cool on rack.
12. 12
    Store in airtight container.