Scotchie Surprise Cupcakes

MAKES: 24

COOK TIME: 15 Min

Put out a platter of our to-die-for Scotchie Surprise Cupcakes and watch the reaction as they take the first bite. Won't they be surprised by the gooey rich filling!

What You'll Need

1 (18.25-ounce) package chocolate cake mix, batter prepared according to the package directions
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup (6 ounces) butterscotch chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 (16-ounce) container cream cheese frosting

What to Do

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spoon prepared batter equally into 24 muffin cups that have been lined with paper baking cups, filling each cup 3/4 full.
In a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat cream cheese, sugar and egg until fluffy. Stir in butterscotch chips and walnuts until well mixed. Spoon a heaping teaspoon of cream cheese mixture into center of batter in each cup.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in cupcakes comes out clean. Allow to cool completely, then frost with cream cheese frosting. Serve, or cover loosely until ready to serve.