RECIPES » Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins

½ c. sugar
¼ c. shortening
1 egg
½ c. milk
½ tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. all purpose flour
½ tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. salt
2/3 c. miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips.

• In a large mixing bowl, cream sugar and shortening until fluffy.

• Add egg, milk and vanilla; mix well.  Combine dry ingredients. 

• Gradually add the creamed ;mixture; mix well. Fold in chocolate chips. Spoon about 1 tblsp of batter into each greased or paper-lined mini muffin cup. 

• Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 13 minutes or until muffins test done.

• Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

                  Yield: 1 dozen muffins
                  From: Taste of Home Magazine