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Chocolate Zucchini Muffins Recipe

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Chocolate Zucchini Muffins Recipe (+)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place paper liners in muffin pan.
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, ground cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cut in shortening until flour mixture resembles coarse meal.
Slightly beat eggs. Add eggs, milk, zucchini, and vanilla. Stir until just combined. Add nuts if desired.
Spoon into muffin tins, filling 1/2 to 2/3 full.
Bake in preheated oven 15-20 minutes. Cool on racks.

TIP: to sour milk, add 1 tsp of lemon juice or cider vinegar and allow to sit for 5 minutes before using.

Container: large bowl and muffin tins

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 12

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Ingredients

-		2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
-		1 cup white sugar
-		teaspoon baking powder
-		1/2 teaspoon baking soda
-		1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
-		1/4 teaspoon fresh nutmeg or 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
-		1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
-		1/2 teaspoon salt
-		1/3 cup cocoa powder
-		1/2 cup vegetable shortening
-		1/4 cup sour milk (see TIP)
-		2 medium eggs
-		1 3/4 cups shredded zucchini
-		1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
-		1/2 cup nuts (optional)

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