Mississippi Mud Muffins

Mississippi's offering in the state cupcake series is the Mississippi Mud Muffin. This is definitely not a diet food for those watching their weight. But doesn't it sound delicious? This recipe starts with the Basic Muffin recipe located at:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1100306/basic_recipes_for_state_muffins.html?cat=2

MISSISSIPPI MUD MUFFINS

1 Recipe Basic Muffins

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa

½ cup chocolate flavored syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup marshmallow cream

Prepare muffin recipe as directed except increase butter or margarine to 5 tablespoons. Add cocoa to dry ingredients and mix well. Decrease milk to ½ cup. Add chocolate syrup and vanilla extract to liquid ingredients. Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter. Add a heaping spoonful of marshmallow cream to each muffin cup, then fill equally with remaining batter. Makes 1 dozen, about 470 calories each.