CHOCOLATE BOTTOM CUPCAKES 
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese
1 egg
1 1/3 c. sugar
1/8 tsp. plus 1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chocolate pieces mint
1 1/2 c. flour
1/4 c. cocoa
1 c. water
1/3 c. oil
1 tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda

TOPPING:

1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. nuts (mix together)

In small bowl combine cream cheese, egg, 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt. ix until creamy. Stir in chocolate pieces. Set aside. In medium bowl combine flour, remaining 1 c. sugar, cocoa, 1/2 teaspoon salt, water, oil, vinegar, vanilla and baking soda. Beat. Insert 18 paper liners. Fill each 1/2 full with flour mixture. Drop 1 heaping teaspoon cream cheese mixture on top. Sprinkle with topping. Bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

 

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