Chocolate Cheese Cupcakes

Bake at 350 F (175 C) for 30-35 minutes. 

Combine in mixing bowl:

2 8-oz pkgs of softened cream cheese

2 eggs

2/3 cup sugar

1/8 tsp salt

Stir in 12-oz package of chocolate chips (1 ½ cups) 

Sift together in mixing bowl:

3 cups sifted flour

2 cups sugar

½ cup cocoa

1 tsp salt

2 tsp soda 

Add:

2 cups water

2/3 cup cooking oil

2 Tbsp vinegar

2 tsp vanilla 

Beat well. 

Fill muffin cups ½ full of chocolate batter.

Top with 1 heaping tsp cream cheese mixture.

Sprinkle with nuts (optional).  Makes 48.