Double Chocolate Chunk Cupcakes

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Very good and chocolatey! I've included notes for buttermilk substitution and for high altitude baking. from pillsbury.

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Steps

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Heat oven to 375f grease 18 muffin cups.

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Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup.

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Level off.

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In large bowl , combine flour , brown sugar , cocoa , baking soda and salt.

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Blend well.

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Add buttermilk , margarine , almond extract and egg.

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Blend just until dry ingredients are moistened.

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Fold in vanilla and milk chocolate chips and almonds.

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Fill greased muffin cups 3 / 4 full.

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Bake at 375f for 15 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

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Cool 3 minutes.

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Remove from pan.

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Serve warm or cool.

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To substitute for buttermilk , use 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice plus milk to make 1 cup.

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High altitude -- above 3500 feet: no change.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, brown sugar, unsweetened cocoa, baking soda, salt, buttermilk, margarine, almond extract, egg, vanilla chips, milk chocolate chips, slivered almonds