Simple Dark Chocolate Souffles

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   Preheat oven to 375F.

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   Lightly butter 4 6-oz.

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   ramekins and coat with sugar (pour 1 tbsp into one of the ramekins, swirl to coat, pour into the next and repeat).

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   Melt the chocolate in a large mixing bowl and whisk together with sugar, kahlua (other liqueur or cream) and vanilla extract.

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   Mixture will be thick and pasty.

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   Beat in the egg yolks one at a time, followed by the flour.

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   In a medium mixing bowl, beat egg whites to soft peaks.

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   Whisk 1/3 of beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it.

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   Fold in remaining egg whites in two additions, folding until mixture is uniform and no streaks of egg whites remain.

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    Divide evenly into prepared ramekins and wipe edges to ensure they are clean.

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    This helps the souffles get an even rise.

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    Place ramekins on a baking sheet.

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    Bake for about 15 minutes, until souffles are well-risen and set at the edges (center may appear wet, but should still be set).

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    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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