* Exported from MasterCook * Fudge Cupcakes Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Cupcakes Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup boiling water 1 cup dates 1 teaspoon soda 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup shortening 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups flour 4 tablespoons cocoa 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup nuts 1 6 ounces bag semi-sweet chocolate chips Pour boiling water over 1 cup cut dates and the soda. Add sugar, shortening, egg (slightly beaten) and vanilla. Mix flour, cocoa, salt, nuts and chocolate chips into mixture. Fill cupcake tins or papers about 2/3 full. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 24 minutes. Makes 20 to 24 cupcakes. Frost, if desired. Converted by MC_Buster. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : Posted to Recipes-r-Us and DougsDelights 7/99