Banana Cream Chocolate Chip Muffins

Source: Featured in Celebrate Chicago! A Taste of Our Town - Junior League of Chicago

Makes 12.

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 bananas, mashed
1/4 cup sour cream
1 egg
1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup chocolate chips
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Beat brown sugar, butter and cream cheese in mixer bowl until creamy. Add bananas, sour cream and egg; mix well.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, chocolate chips, baking soda and baking powder; mix well. Make a well in center of ingredients. Pour banana mixture into well and mix just until moistened. Fill greased muffin cups 2/3 full.

Bake in a preheated 325 degree F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until muffins test done.

Nutrition facts per serving: 307 calories, 15 g fat, 9 g saturated fat, 49 mg cholesterol, 42 g carbohydrates, 3 g protein, 354 mg sodium, 1 g fiber