Raspberry Creme Muffins

Ingredients:

1 C. fresh raspberries
3/4 C. + 2 T. sugar, divided
1/4 C. butter, softened
1 egg
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 1/4 C. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 C. half & half cream
1 C. white chocolate chips
2 T. brown sugar

Directions:

In a small bowl, toss raspberries with 1/4 cup sugar; set aside
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar
Beat egg and extracts into butter mixture
Combine the flour, baking powder and salt;
Add flour mixture to creamed mixture alternately with cream
Stir in chips and reserved raspberries very gently
Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full
Combine brown sugar and remaining sugar; sprinkle over batter
Bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack
Serve warm!