Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350F degrees. Brush a 6-space large muffin tin with melted butter or oil. Sift the flour, baking powder and cocoa into a large mixing bowl. Add the sugar and the chocolate bits and stir to mix through. Make a well in the center of the mixture. Add the combined egg, sour cream, milk and melted butter all at once and stir with a fork until just combined. (Do not overbeat, batter should look lumpy.)

Spoon the mixture into the tin. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until firm.

Loosen the muffins with a knife before turning out onto a wire rack to cool.

Note:For a delicious topping, combine 1 2/3 oz chocolate, 1 tablespoon cream and 1/3 oz butter in a pan; Stir over low heat until smooth.

Refrigerate until firm, then pipe or spoon over muffins. Sprinkle with icing sugar.

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