Created on March 12th, 2012
Melt and let cool the unsweetened chocolate. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, soda and salt. In another mixing bowl, combine buttermilk and vanilla. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12 cup muffin pan with paper liners or grease and flour the muffin pan. In a large mixing bowl, (preferably a stand mixer bowl) beat butter until creamy. Gradually add and beat on high speed, brown sugar. It will be light in color and texture - about 4-5 minutes. Beat in egg. Beat in chocolate until just blended. Add the flour mixture, alternating with the buttermilk - start and end with the flour mixture. Beat on low speed until smooth; scrap sides of the bowl as necessary. Stir in chocolate chips. Scoop the batter into the muffin cups and place in the oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool for 2-3 minutes before removing to cool completely on wire rack. Serve and enjoy!