Chocolate Maple Treats

2 Cups Sugar
1 3/4 Cups Flour
3/4 Cup cocoa
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk (or non-dairy creamer)
1/2 cup oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water

Topping:

1⁄8 tsp maple extract (McCormick maple flavor)
2 Tbsp canola oil
1 Tbsp water
Pinch of salt
3/4 cup confectioner’s sugar

1.  Preheat oven to 350.

2.  In a mixing bowl combine dry ingredients.  Add all wet ingredients except for the boiling water.  Mix well.

3.  Add boiing water and mix again.

4.  Pour into muffin cups and bake.

5.  For topping:  Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir until smooth.  Pour over cooled muffins.  Top with any crunch.  I like presidents choice brand Maple Crunch.