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Preheat oven to 350F; grease 5 mini (5 1/2x3-inch) loaf pans.
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Place 1 cup chocolate chips in small microwaveable bowl.
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Microwave on HIGH 1 minute; stir.
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Microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until chocolate is melted and smooth.
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Beat sugar and butter in large bowl with electric mixer until creamy.
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Add melted chocolate and eggs; beat until well blended.
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Add flour, applesauce, vanilla, baking soda, baking powder and salt; beat until well blended.
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Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
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Spoon batter evenly into prepared pans.
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Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until centers crack and are dry to the touch.
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Cool in pans 10 minutes.
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Remove from pans; cool completely on wire rack.
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Place remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips and shortening in small microwave bowl.
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Microwave on HIGH 1 minute; stir.
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Microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
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Drizzle loaves with glaze; let stand until set.
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Gift Idea: Wrap each loaf in plastic wrap or cellophane and place in a colorful gift bag.
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Including a sampling of single serving packets of gourmet coffee or tea with each loaf.