2 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 egg
6 oz. (1 c.) chocolate chips
1 1/2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa
1 tsp. baking soda
1/3 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1 c. water
1/3 c. oil
1 tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line 18 muffin tins with paper baking cups. In small bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar and egg; mix well. Stir in chocolate chips; set aside.

In large bowl, combine flour, 1 cup sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Add water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla; beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Fill prepared muffin cups, half full; top with 1 tablespoons cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar and nuts.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes until cream cheese mixture is light golden brown. Cool 15 minutes and remove from pans. Cool completely. Refrigerate leftovers.