2 (3 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1/3 c. sugar
1 egg
6 oz. pkg. (1 c. chocolate chips)
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
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 cups 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 1/2 full; top each with 1 tablespoon of cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar and nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes or until cream cheese mixture is golden brown. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pans. Refrigerate leftovers.