Chocolate Souffles

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   Preheat oven to 350.

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   Butter six 1-cup ramekins and coat with granulated sugar, tapping out the excess.

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   Place ramekins on sturdy baking sheet.

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   In a large bowl set over a pan of simmering water, melt the chocolate.

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   Off the heat, whisk in the water and cocoa until smooth.

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   In another bowl, using a handheld mixer, beat the egg whites at med-high speed until soft peaks form.

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   Gradually beat in the 1/3 cup of granulated sugar and beat at high speed until the whites are firm and glossy.

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   about one minute.

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   Fold 1/4th of the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture, then fold in the rest until no streaks of white remain.

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    Spoon the souffle mixture into the ramekins and smooth the tops.

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    Run the tip of your thumb around the inside rim of each ramekin to clean off any spills and to help the souffles rise evenly.

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    Bake in the center of the oven for 16 minutes, or until very puffy and set around the edges.

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    Dust the tops with confectioners sugar and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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