JOHN'S PINEAPPLE-CREAM CHEESE MUFFINS

John's Pineapple-Cream Cheese Muffins image

When I got married, my mother-in-law gave me her recipe for pineapple muffins so I could make them for my husband, John. They're his favorites-and now they're mine, too! -Diane Turner, Brunswick, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons butter, softened

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Drain pineapple, reserving 1-2 tablespoons syrup. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until blended. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt. Add to cream cheese mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. Fold in pineapple. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks., In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, butter and enough reserved pineapple syrup to reach a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over warm muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 225mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.