CHOCOLATE MACADAMIA MUFFINS


ingredients

1 1/2 c. semi-sweet morsels
1/3 c. butter
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped Macadamia nuts
2/3 c. sour cream
1/4 c. corn syrup
1 egg

preparation

Preheat oven to 375°. Combine over hot (not boiling) water, semi-sweet morsels and butter. Stir until morsels are melted and mixture is smooth; set aside. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. Add nuts to coat well. Make a well in the center of flour mixture. In a small bowl, combine melted morsels, sour cream, corn syrup and egg until blended. Add to dry ingredients; stir until just moistened. Spoon into paper-lined muffin pans, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely or serve warm. Makes about 15 muffins.