Black Bottom Cups

Directions

Heat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

Line muffin cups with paper baking cups.

In small bowl, combine cream cheese, ⅓ 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 ½ full.

Top each with tablespoonful of cream cheese mixture.

Combine almonds and 2 tablespoons sugar; sprinkle evenly over cream cheese mixture.

Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until cream cheese mixture is light brown.

Cool 15 minutes; remove from pans.

Cool completely.

Refrigerate leftovers.