A special guilt-free treat for chocolate lovers, thanks to a 33% calorie reduction from the traditional recipe.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Combine flour, Equal®, semi-sweet chocolate chips, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Beat butter, applesauce, eggs and vanilla until blended. Stir in combined flour mixture until blended.
Fill foil or paper cup lined miniature muffin cups with approximately 1 slightly rounded teaspoonful of dough. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
Let cool in pan 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack.
To decorate, sprinkle with colored sprinkles, insert pecan half, top with chopped nuts before baking. Or spread with Equal® Cream Cheese Frosting after baking, then add sprinkles, etc.
Serving suggestions are not included in the nutritional analysis.