Jam & Cream Cheese Muffins

By Johanna

Ingredients

• MUFFIN INGREDIENTS :
• 2 1/2 c all purpose flour
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 egg
• 1 1/4 c milk
• 1/2 c light brown sugar ; packed
• 1/3 c butter, melted
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• FILLING INGREDIENTS :
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1/4 tsp almond extract
• 1/2 c powdered sugar
• 1/4 to 1/3 c jam flavor of your choosing ; stirred smooth

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven @ 375°

2. In a mixing bowl , beat the cream cheese , powdered sugar and extract until smooth ; set aside.

3. In a large bowl , combine the flour , baking powder and salt

4. In another small mixing bowl , beat the egg , milk , brown sugar , butter and extract .

5. Stir in the dry ingredients just until moistened.

6. Spoon 1/2 of the batter into greased muffin cups.

7. Top each with 1 TBS. cream cheese mixture and 1 Teas. of the jam.

8. Top with the remaining batter.

9. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a tooth pick comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.

10. Cool for 5 minutes in the pans and then remove onto a wire rack.