Chocolate-Pecan Muffins with Chocolate Sauce

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease or line 18 muffin cups with paper liners.

2. Combine flour, sugar, butter, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Mix using a rubber spatula until combined; set aside.

3. Place chocolate chips, milk, and vanilla extract in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir. Microwave until melted, about 30 seconds. Mix together until it is a thick, dark chocolate sauce. Stir into flour mixture until completely combined and light brown in color.

4. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 1/2 to 3/4 full. Place a candied pecan onto the top of each muffin.

5. Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, 25 to 30 minutes.

Cook's Notes:

You can use cream instead of milk.

Remember to add the chocolate sauce after you mix the first set of ingredients.

It's easier to use 1 large muffin pan that will fit all 18 muffins, if possible.