1 c. (8 oz.) pkg. of Philadelphia cream cheese
1 unbeaten egg
1/3 c. sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1 (12 oz.) pkg. choc. chips

Set aside.

3 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. cocoa
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt

2 c. water
2/3 c. cooking oil
2 tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. vanilla

Beat until well combined. Fill muffin cups, lined with paper liners, 1/2 full with chocolate batter. Top each with cheese mixture. Sprinkle with sugar and chopped nuts. Bake at 350 degrees about 30 minutes. Yield: 3 dozen.