Black Bottom Bars

Submitted by Barb P.

1 – 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 egg
½ c. sugar
1/8 t. salt
1 c. chocolate chips

Beat first 4 ingredients together, stir in chocolate chips and set aside.

In mixing bowl, sift together:
1 ½ c. flour
1 c. sugar
1 t. baking soda
¼ c. cocoa
½ t. salt

Add:
1 c. water
1/3 c. oil
1 t. vanilla
½ t. vinegar

Mix together. Pour chocolate mixture into greased 9 X 13 pan. Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture all over surface, and then lightly swirl with a knife. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake 350 degrees about 25 min.