DISNEY VILLAIN SNACK #4

DALMATION CUPCAKES

INGREDIENTS:

2 packages (3 oz each) cream cheese, softened

1/3 cup sugar

1 egg

1 1/2 cups miniature or regular semisweet chocolate chips

1 box devil's food cake mix

1 1/4 cups water

1/3 cup vegetable oil

3 eggs

1 vanilla frosting

STEPS:

• Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.

• 2 In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and 1 egg with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Stir in 1 cup of the chocolate chips; set aside.

• 3 In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and 3 eggs on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Divide batter among muffin cups (1/4 cup in each). Top each with 1 heaping teaspoon cream cheese mixture.

• 4 Bake 21 to 27 minutes or until tops spring back when touched lightly. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

• 5 Frost with frosting. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.