Chocolate Butter Tarts

3 Sq. bittersweet chocolate
2 T Butter, softened
12 Unbaked med. tart shells
1 t Vanilla
3/4 c Lightly packed brown sugar
1 t Vinegar
1/4 c Corn syrup
Pinch salt
1 Egg
1 Sq. bittersweet choc.,melted
Chop each of three squares of chocolate into 16 pieces. Place 4 chunks into bottom of each tart shell. Whisk together brown sugar, corn syrup, egg, butter, vanilla, vinegar, and salt. Spoon into tart shells, filling three-quarters full. Bake at 450° for 12-14 minutes, or until filling is puffed and bubbly and pastry is light golden. Let cool on racks. Drizzle with melted chocolate.
Yield: 12 tarts

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