Chocolate Cups
From Ginger (USA)

Serves 35

Ingredients:

1 cup pecans, finely ground
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
six Tablespoons soft butter
three egg whites
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Chocolate Frosting
2 Tablespoons soft butter
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 oz. semisweet chocolate, melted
red and green sprinkles

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Directions:
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Put 35 small baking cups on cookie sheet. Combine nuts, sugar and cocoa. Add butter and blend. Add egg whites and vanilla. Blend to a soft batter.
Spoon batter into baking cups. Bake 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Frosting. Stir butter and oil into melted chocolate. Spread on cupcakes. Sprinkle decorations on top.

Prep Time: 10 to 15 min.        Cooking Time: 15 min.

Serving Suggestions:
Santa and his little elves will love them.