Decadent Chocolate Souffles

This is where heaven meets earth!
A traditional recipe enhanced with the
rich flavor of sweet dark chocolate,
making it a truly decadent dessert.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter, softened
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
8 oz. Dark Chocolate Baking Bar,broken into small sections
1/4 cup butter, softened
5 large eggs, separated, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cream of tarter
1/4 cup granulated sugar

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Grease six 6-ounce soufflé dishes or ramekins with 1 tablespoon butter. Coat bottom and sides with 2 tablespoons sugar; dump out any excess.
Microwave small chocolate pieces and 1/4 cup butter in large,
uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute
stirring just until smooth; cool to room temperature.
Wisk egg yolks, one at a time, into chocolate mixture.
Whisk in vanilla extract and salt.
Beat egg whites in large mixer bowl until soft peaks form.
Beat in cream of tartar. Gradually beat in 1/4 cup
granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
Fold 1/2 cup egg white mixture into chocolate mixture to lighten.
Fold in remaining egg white mixture gently but thoroughtly.
Divide batter among prepared ramekins.
Smooth tops and clean excess batter from rims.
Place on baking sheet and bake for 15 to 17 minutes or
until puffed and center still moves slightly. Serve immediately.