Dark Chocolate Ginger Spice Muffins (24 servings) 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cocoa 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup hot water 1 cup molasses 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground ginger or 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/4 cup canola oil 2 large eggs - slightly beaten 2-3 oz. dark chocolate - chopped 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line 24 muffin cups (2-1/2 inches in diameter) with paper bake cups. 2. Combine flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder and baking soda in medium bowl; set aside. Stir together hot water, molasses, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, applesauce, canola oil and eggs in large bowl. Add dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Stir in chocolate pieces. Fill muffin cups about 1/2 full with batter. 3. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove to wire rack. Cool completely. Makes 24 muffins. In these muffins, chocolate blends with spices like ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg to create a unique and delicious flavor. Use a good quality chocolate for best results. Mr Breakfast would like to thank HollyMartel for this recipe. Recipe number 2649. Submitted 10/27/2009.