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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins That You’ll Crave Daily!

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
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Deliciously moist pumpkin muffins filled with a creamy cheese center, perfect for fall or any time of the year.

  • Author: Dija
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  6. Fill each muffin cup halfway with the pumpkin batter, then add a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture on top, and cover with more pumpkin batter.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a spicier flavor, add a pinch of ground ginger or cloves.
  • These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • They freeze well; just wrap them tightly and store in the freezer for up to 2 months.

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