Mint Chocolate Cupcakes

This is a family favorite! My mother-in-law has to hide these at family reunions so they aren't all eaten within 5 seconds.

from Kay

For the batter:

2 tsp salt

2 tsp baking soda

1/2 c unsweetened cocoa

2 c sugar

2/3 c vegetable oil

2 tsp vanilla

3 c flour

2 tbsp vinegar

2 c water

For the filling:

8 oz cream cheese 

1/3 c sugar

1/8 tsp salt

1 egg

15 oz Andies mint pieces (found near chocolate chips at the store)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put cupcake tins (I love the parchment paper kind) in the cupcake pan.

Mix all batter ingredients together and beat until smooth. 

Fill cups 1/2 full with batter. Top with one heaping teaspoon of the filling.

Bake for 25 minutes.