Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line 30 muffin cups (2-1/2 inches in diameter) with paper bake cups.

2. Combine flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder and baking soda in medium bowl; set aside. Stir together hot water, molasses, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, applesauce, canola oil and eggs in large bowl. Add dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Stir in chocolate pieces. Fill muffin cups about 1/2 full with batter.

3. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove to wire rack. Cool completely.

Makes 30 muffins.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 140, Total Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 15mg, Sodium: 105mg, Total Carbohydrate: 24g, Dietary Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 13g, Protein: 2g, Vitamin A: 0%DV*, Vitamin C: 0%DV*, Calcium: 4%DV*, Iron: 8%DV*
*DV= % Daily Values are calculated based on a 2000 calorie diet

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.