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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe
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Delicious gluten-free pumpkin muffins with a decadent cream cheese filling, perfect for fall baking or anytime you want a tasty treat. These moist and flavorful muffins are a delightful combination of pumpkin spice and creamy indulgence.

Ingredients

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For the Muffins:

  • 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2/3 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until just combined.
  5. In a separate small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Spoon a tablespoon of muffin batter into each liner, then add about a teaspoon of cream cheese filling to the center. Cover with another tablespoon of batter, making sure the filling is mostly enclosed.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the edge (not the center) comes out clean.
  8. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, sprinkle the tops with a little cinnamon sugar before baking.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Thaw overnight in the fridge or microwave for 15–20 seconds.

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