Chocolate Zucchini Muffins Recipe

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place paper liners in muffin pan.
• In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, ground cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cut in shortening until flour mixture resembles coarse meal.
• Slightly beat eggs. Add eggs, milk, zucchini, and vanilla. Stir until just combined. Add nuts if desired.
• Spoon into muffin tins, filling 1/2 to 2/3 full.
• Bake in preheated oven 15-20 minutes. Cool on racks.

TIP: to sour milk, add 1 tsp of lemon juice or cider vinegar and allow to sit for  5 minutes before using.