Chocolate Chip Muffins with Creamy Spread Swirl

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 190 degrees Celsius (375 Fahrenheit).
2. Line a muffin tin with one muffin paper liner.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine all purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir to mix evenly.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together melted unsalted butter, whole milk, beaten large egg, and vanilla extract.
5. For the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
6. Fold in semisweet chocolate chips carefully into the batter.
7. In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract for spread until smooth and creamy.
8. Spoon half of the muffin batter into the paper liner.
9. Add a dollop of the creamy spread mixture on top of the batter in the liner.
10. Cover the creamy spread with the remaining muffin batter, smoothing the top gently.
11. Use a toothpick or skewer to swirl the creamy spread into the muffin batter gently to create a marbled effect.
12. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
13. Remove muffins from oven and let cool in the tin for 5 minutes.
14. Transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.