Black and White Muffins

Mmmmmm! Chocolate and cream cheese.... Mmmmm! Need I say more! :)

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 12 muffins

Ingredients

• 4  ounces light cream cheese, softened
• 3  tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2  cups flour
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄4 cup  cocoa, sifted if lumpy
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  large egg
• 1  cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup margarine, melted

Directions

1. Beat cream cheese and first amount of sugar in small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
2. Measure next 6 ingredients into large bowl. Stir. Make a well in centre.
3. Combine remaining 3 ingredients in separate small bowl. Add to well. Stir until just moistened. Fill 12 greased muffin cups 1/2 full.
4. Make small dent in batter with back of spoon. Spoon about 2 1/2 teaspoons (12 mL) cream cheese mixture into each dent. Spoon remaining batter over top. Bake in 375°F oven for 18 to 20 minutes until firm to the touch. Let stand in pan for 5 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool. Makes 12 muffins.