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preheat oven to 375. melt 1 1/2T butter and brush inside of 4 ovenproof mugs.
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dust inside of mugs with 1T of confectioner's sugar then shake out excess.
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place mugs on a baking sheet and set aside.
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microwave chocolate at med power for 2 minutes.
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stir, heat for 1 more minute, then stir until smooth.
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melt remaining butter in sm saucepan over med heat.
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add flour and stir to make a paste.
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whisk in milk and coffee and cook, whisking, until thickened, 2-3 minute remove from heat, whisk in melted chocolate and vanilla, then egg yolks.
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in a grease free med or lg size bow, beat egg whites and cream of tartar at med speed until soft peeks form.
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slowly beat in granulated sugar and then beat at high speed until stiff peaks form, 1-2 minutes.
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fold 1/3 of the whites into the chocolate mix, and the fold that into the remaining whites.
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scrape the batter into the prepared mugs.
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(at this point you can cover and chill souffles until ready to bake.
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place caramels, 3T of cream and the salt in a sm bowl, microwave at med power for 2 1/2min, until caramels are melted and sauce is smooth.
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bake souffles until puffy and slightly cracked, about 15 minutes.
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while souffles bake, whip the remaining 3/4c cream with the remaining 1T confectioner's sugar until the whipped vream is stiff enough to hold its shape.
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place hot mugs on small plates.
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werve souffles topped with the whipped cream and caramel sauce.
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dust with cinnamon.
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enjoy!