Triple Chocolate Quick Bread

1/2 c butter, softened
2/3 c brown sugar
2 eggs

1 c semi sweet chocolate chips, melted

1 1/2 c applesauce

2 tsp vanilla extract

2 1/2 c flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

1/2 c semisweet chocolate chips

Cream butter and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add eggs and melted chocolate, mix well. Add applesauce and vanilla. Set aside. Combine dry ingredients, add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips. Spoon the batter into greased loaf pan.or mini loaf pans. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until done.

Glaze

1/2 c semi sweet chocolate chips

1 Tbsp butter

1/2 c marshmellows

1 tsp vanilla extract

Combine chips, butter and marshmellows over low heat. Stir while melting, add in vanilla. Mix well, pour over loaf.

Recipe: Karen Grimes, Stephens City Virginia