Mini Chocolate Casseroles

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350.
2. 2
   Coat 4 (2-ounce) ramekins with cooking spray or grease with butter, and sprinkle 3/4 teaspoon sugar into each of the ramekins, shaking and turning to coat.
3. 3
   Set prepared ramekins aside.
4. 4
   Whisk 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, milk, and cocoa in a small saucepan until well blended.
5. 5
   Bring to a boil over medium heat.
6. 6
   Cook until the sugar dissolves, about 35 seconds, stirring frequently.
7. 7
   Remove from heat, stir in the butter and 1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate until the chocolate melts and mixture is smooth.
8. 8
   Cool chocolate mixture for 9 to 11 minutes.
9. 9
   Whisk in the flour, vanilla, salt, and egg white into the chocolate mixture just until incorporated.
10. 10
    Place 2 tablespoons chocolate mixture into each prepared ramekin, and top each with 2 teaspoons chocolate chips.
11. 11
    Bake until barely set, about 18 to 22 minutes.
12. 12
    Let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
13. 13
    Invert onto the plates.
14. 14
    Serve warm, room temperature or chilled.