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Fudge Cupcakes Decorated for Halloween

• 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/3 cup milk
• 2 1oz. squares of chocolate (unsweetened)
• 1 1/3 cup sifted flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup shortening
• 2/3 cup brown, packed
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup milk

1. Combine 2/3 cup brown sugar,1/3 cup milk and chocolate in a small saucepan.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until chocolate is melted.
3. Remove from heat & cool.
4. Sift together flour, salt & baking soda & set aside.
5. Cream together shortening and 2/3 cup of brown sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
6. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, add vanilla.
7. Add dry ingredients alternately with 1/2 cup milk to creamed mixture.
8. Beat in cooled chocolate mixture
9. Spoon batter into paper lined muffin tins, filling 3/4 full.
10. Bake at 375 oven for 20 minutes or until they test done.
11. Remove from pans & cool on racks.
12. Decorate with your favorite Halloween decorations.