Cheesecake Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Filling: In a medium bowl combine cream cheese, sugar, egg and salt; beat until creamy.
2. 2
   Stir in the 1/2 cup of chocolate chips and then set aside.
3. 3
   Cake: Preheat oven to 350F.
4. 4
   Melt over hot water (not boiling) water the remaining 1/2 cup of chocolate chips and stir until smooth.
5. 5
   Remove from heat and set aside.
6. 6
   In a small bowl combine the flour, baking soda, and salt and set aside.
7. 7
   In a large bowl combine the sugar, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla; beat well.
8. 8
   Stir in melted morsels.
9. 9
   Gradually beat in the flour mixture from the small bowl with water.
10. 10
    Spoon 1/2 of the batter into 16 cupcake foils.
11. 11
    Spoon a tablespoon of filling over the chocolate batter.
12. 12
    Spoon the remaining batter on top.
13. 13
    Bake at 350F for 23-25 minutes.