Easy-for-Kids Chocolate Muffins

A great way to get the kids baking over the holidays, these chocolate muffins are easy and delicious. I know, I am a kid myself! Fun to decorate with butter icing, grated chocolate and candied cherries.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 6 cups in a muffin pan.

Step: 2

Cream together butter and sugar in a mixing bowl. Mix in eggs. Add flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda and blend thoroughly. Spoon batter into muffin cups.

Step: 3

Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool and decorate.

Per Serving: 299 calories; protein 4.4g; carbohydrates 32.6g; fat 17.3g; cholesterol 102.7mg; sodium 606.9mg.

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