Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

For anyone who went to Amy's baby shower for the twins two years ago, this is the recipe for the fabulous chocolate chip banana muffins that Johnna made that day.

Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins
1/2 C. butter, softened
1 C. sugar
1 egg
1 TBS. hot water
1 tsp. baking soda
2 C. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
4 ripe bananas, mashed
Optional: chocolate chips, powdered sugar

Directions:
Cream together butter and sugar.  Add egg and vanilla.  Dissolve hot water and baking soda, then add to mixture.  Add flour and baking powder.  Mix briefly, then add bananas.  Spoon into muffin trays and sprinkle with chocolate chips.  Bake at 350 degrees for 17-25 min.  Sprinkle with powdered sugar after the muffins have cooled.