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The recipe was given to me by a neighbor and she called them \u201cGirdle Snappers\u201d. They are great, no matter what you call them.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-02-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"DeniseBence"},"reviewBody":"Have been making these for almost 40 years and they are always a hit! I have substituted light cream cheese at times, have not added any extra sugar on top, occasionally added nuts. Might try subbing chocolate balsamic vinegar.These always bring to mind one of my sisters who is no longer with us, was her favorite dessert.??","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-02-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Peggyblue33"},"reviewBody":"These are great especially when warm and the choc chips are melted! Only thing I did differently was added vanilla to the cheesecake mix and I sprinkled raw sugar on the top of each cupcake. Highly recommend this recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-06-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"TaylorJamieson"},"reviewBody":"I followed the recipe, substituted coffee instead of water, however after I took them out of the oven - the cupcakes formed a hard plastic like outside layer? I don't know if I messed something up, I followed the directions and used aluminium foil cupcake liners. The flavor was ok but the cake batter didn't result in the fluffy devils food cake type of texture I was hoping for.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-03-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"wombie"},"reviewBody":"My grandmother made these regularly, they've been a family favorite for years.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-08-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"5100"},"reviewBody":"Delicious!! My 9 year old daughter made these. She used cherry balsamic vinegar. Yum!! Also used light cream cheese, skipped the nuts and extra sugar. Will definitely keep in the rotation!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-02-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"pkjones5"},"reviewBody":"I have made these during halloween and I added orange foodcolor to the filling. They are very good!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-07-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"2124arizona"},"reviewBody":"These luscious cupcakes taste wonderful and are so moist!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-04-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"maggieaw"},"reviewBody":"This is also a recipe from my childhood. I made them today form my husband's trip across the country- they travel well and keep nicely- no frosting to smudge!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2008-08-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Viv877"},"reviewBody":"My family loved this one!! I made it when friends came over and they wanted the recipe - as did my sister who tried it the next day. My husband has asked me when I will make them again.Easy to prepare, most things are on hand (except the cream cheese), and totally yummy.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-06-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cherrylady"},"reviewBody":"I covered the cream cheese mixture in the chocolate batter so the filling was a surprise! Yummy!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"dthome"},"reviewBody":"Very good recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"dthome"},"reviewBody":"This recipe was the best one I ever made.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-12-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"heishman01"},"reviewBody":"These are my husband's favorite. His mom would make these every year at Christmas.Excellent recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-08-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tea-talk"},"reviewBody":"Didn't use the nuts, but it was still great! A friend who doesn't like chocolate even loved them! lol Will definitely make again, since the gals at work were upset they didn't get more!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-08-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"kallsmom"},"reviewBody":"These were a hit! Took them to the cottage last weekend and everyone loved them and asked for the recipe! Will make these again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-03-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"glo58bes"},"reviewBody":"I've been making these cupcakes for many years but with a topping of chopped walnuts, chocolate chips and sugar.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-09-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Bakesweettreatsmt "},"reviewBody":"Amazing! Used namaste gluten free flour blend, and they turned out great. 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