Ingredients

1 cup butter, cubed4 ounces semisweet chocolate4 eggs1-3/4 cups sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups chopped pecans

Preparation

In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool for 10 minutes.

In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until blended. Beat in vanilla and chocolate mixture; gradually stir in flour and nuts.

Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool.