Dream Cupcakes

1 package (18-1/4 ounces) chocolate cake mix

2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/3 C. sugar
1 egg
1/8 Tsp. salt
1 C. (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 C. flaked coconut, optional

Prepare cake mix according to package directions for cupcakes. Fill paper-lined
muffin C. half full. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese & sugar until fluffy. Beat in
egg & salt until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips & coconut if desired.
    Drop about 2 teaspoonfuls of cream cheese mixture into the center of each
cupcake. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly
touched. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Store in the
refrigerator. Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen.

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