2 c. flour
1/2 c. cocoa
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. sugar
1 c. milk
1/4 c. oil
2 tbsp. white or dark Karo syrup
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. mini chocolate chips
Granulated sugar

Sift all dry ingredients into large bowl. Mix all liquid ingredients together. Pour liquid into flour mixture. Stir just until all dry ingredients are moist. Stir in chocolate chips.

Pour or spoon batter into 16 paper lined muffin cups. Sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar over each muffin. Bake 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Yields 16 muffins.