MONKEY MUFFINS
(Source: Simple and Delicious magazine Sept./Oct. 2009)

1/2 c. butter, softened
1 c. plus 1 Tbsp. sugar, divided
2 eggs
1 c. mashed very ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
2/3 c. peanut butter
1 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Cream butter and 1 c. sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.  Beat in bananas, peanut butter, milk and vanilla.  

Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture, stirring until just moistened.  Do not overmix.  Fold in chocolate chips.

Fill greased or paper-lined miniature muffin cups 3/4 full.  Sprinkle with remaining 1 Tbsp. sugar.  

Bake @ 350 degrees for 14-16 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.  

Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.  Makes 5-6 dozen.