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
Fudge Cupcakes Directions
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.
