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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins: A Delicious Fall Treat

These moist and flavorful pumpkin muffins are loaded with a creamy cream cheese swirl, perfect for breakfast or a delightful snack. Easy to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 cup Pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Filling
  • 4 ounces Cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Milk

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Muffin Tin
  • Whisk
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Toothpick

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. In a small bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and creamy.
  6. Fill each muffin cup about halfway with batter. Spoon a teaspoon or so of the cream cheese filling into the center of each muffin. Top with remaining batter.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use maple syrup instead of some of the granulated sugar. You can also add chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter for added texture.