4 squares semi-sweet baking chocolate
2 sticks butter

Melt above ingredients over low heat. Remove from stove and add 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans. Stir to coat well. In a bowl mix: 1 c. flour 4 lg. eggs, unbeaten 1 tsp. vanilla

Combine the above ingredients, but do not beat with a mixer. Blend into chocolate mixture above, but do not beat. Bake in cupcake pans with paper liners at 325 degrees for 35 minutes. The cupcakes will have a "cracked" look on top. No need to frost.