Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins

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MUFFIN INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder 1/3 cup oil, any kind 1 large egg 1/3 cup milk 2 tsp lemon juice 1 cup blueberries, frozen

1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 4 oz cream cheese 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups icing sugar

ICING INGREDIENTS

KITCHEN emory ann kurysh

1. Heat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.

2. In a medium bowl, add the oil, milk, and lemon juice. Mix. Then pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Fold in the blueberries.

3. Line each muffin cup with a paper liner. Using a tablespoon or ice cream scoop, drop the batter into the 12 liners evenly. Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove and let cool completely.

4. For the icing- Combine butter, cream cheese, and vanilla in a bowl and mix until smooth. Add icing sugar 1 cup at a time until desired consistency. Spread on top of muffins with a utensil or piping kit.

Note: because the frosting is made of cream cheese, these muffins can be frozen and thawed after they are iced!