Grand Marnier Cupcakes

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The chocolate garnish on these luscious cupcakes marries well with the grand marnier. If chocolate is your passion, serve the cupcakes with a pitcher of dark chocolate sauce on the side

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Steps

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Heat oven to 350f.

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Grease 12-cup muffin pan or line with baking cups.

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In large bowl , beat butter and 3 / 4 cup sugar at medium speed 5 to 6 minutes or until light and fluffy.

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Beat in egg , 1 tablespoon orange peel and 1 teaspoon grand marnier.

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In medium bowl , stir together flour , baking powder , baking soda and salt.

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At low speed , beat sour cream into butter mixture alternately with flour mixture.

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Spoon batter into muffin pan , filling two-thirds full.

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Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

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Cool on wire rack 10 minutes.

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Remove from pan.

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Cool completely.

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Meanwhile , in small saucepan , heat 1 / 3 cup sugar and orange juice over medium heat until sugar dissolves.

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Remove from heat.

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Stir in 2 tablespoons grand marnier.

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Poke holes with toothpick in top of each cupcake.

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Using pastry brush , brush tops liberally with grand marnier glaze.

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Place chocolate in small heavy resealable plastic bag.

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Add shortening and seal'.

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Ingredients

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unsalted butter, sugar, egg, orange rind, grand marnier, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sour cream, fresh orange juice, semisweet chocolate, shortening