1 c. butter
1 1/2 c. chopped walnuts or pecans
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chocolate chips
1 1/4 c. unsifted all purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
4 eggs

Melt butter and chocolate chips over very low heat, stirring constantly. Stir in nuts. Set aside.

Mix flour, salt and sugar in large bowl. Add 4 eggs, beaten and vanilla. Stir in chocolate mixture; mix well.

Arrange approximately 20 cupcake holders in cupcake pans. Fill about 2/3 full. Bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool. Leave plain or sprinkle with powdered sugar. NOTE: These are great plain. They really don't need to be frosted.