Ingredients
FILLING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 large egg1/3 cup sugar1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup semisweet chocolate chipsBATTER:1 cup water1/3 cup canola oil1 tablespoon white vinegar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1/4 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt
Preparation
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, egg, sugar and salt until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips; set aside.
For batter, in a large bowl, combine the water, oil, vinegar and vanilla. Combine remaining ingredients; add to the liquid mixture and mix well (batter will be thin).
Spoon about 2 teaspoons of batter into greased or paper-lined miniature muffin cups. Top with about 1 teaspoon of filling.
Bake at 350° for 18-23 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in cupcake portion comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
