Peaches and Cream Muffins

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat muffin cups with non-stick cooking spray or use paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together cream cheese, peaches and 1 tablespoon of sugar.
3. Using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and remaining 1 cup of sugar in a large bowl. Add the eggs one at a time, blending. Add the milk and beat until thoroughly combined.
4. Add the flour and baking powder, continue to beat until blended. It will be stiff.
5. Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon of batter into each of the prepared muffin cups. Top with 1 tablespoon of cream cheese mixture and spoon another tablespoon of the batter on top.
6. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and bake for another 10 minutes, until a toothpick comes our clean. Serve warm.