Triple-Chocolate Quick Bread 1-1/2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided 1/2 cup butter, softened 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1-1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt GLAZE: 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon butter Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 5, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

-----------------------Fold------------------------ Triple-Chocolate Quick Bread cont. 2 to 3 tablespoons half-and-half cream 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch salt Ina microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 cup chocolate chips; set aside to cool. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and cooled chocolate; mix well. Add applesauce and vanilla; set aside. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the remaining chocolate chips. Spoon into four greased 5-3/4-in. x 3-in. x 2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 5, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

Triple-Chocolate Quick Bread a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks. For glaze, melt chocolate chips and butter in a small heavy saucepan; stir in cream. Remove from the heat; stir in confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt. Drizzle over warm breads. Cool completely. Yield: 4 mini-loaves. Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 5, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008