Went through some recipes I had been wanting to try for the upcoming holidays to see if they would be something the family would like and came across one of Giada's...
Mini Chocolate-Meringue Cupcakes
The recipe is a little odd - check it out yourself HERE - it looks a bit confusing but came together rather quickly. The cinnamon gives the chocolate a unique flavor that I really liked, and folding in the meringue made them very light and moist. If you read the reviews many were disappointed that the cupcakes "fall" after you bring them out of the oven. Mine also fell, but I didn't think it mattered that much. The key is to fill the mini liners to the TOP! They form just a little bit of a crust which gives you a special surprise when you bite into it. By drizzling the frosting gives you just the right amount of sweetness, no need to pile a large glob of frosting on them. These are a keeper and will make them again, but I will get the 'official' taste test tomorrow when my friend Sue stops by to grab some for her and her hubby to taste. I have a strange feeling they will pass with flying colors....
Someone was standing by so sweetly as I was baking that I had to snap a photo before I yelled at Tux to get down off the chair...
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