4 squares semi-sweet chocolate
2 sticks butter
1 1/2 c. chopped pecans
1 3/4 c. sugar
1 c. unsifted flour
4 lg. eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Melt butter and chocolate together in heavy pan. Add nuts and stir until coated. Cool. Combine sugar and flour. Add beaten eggs and vanilla. Stir well, add chocolate mixture. Mix well but do not beat. Spoon in cupcake pans and bake 35 minutes at 325 degrees. (No soda or baking powder is needed.) Makes 18 cupcakes. Does not need frosting.