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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe
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These Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are a delightful treat perfect for fall mornings or gatherings. Moist pumpkin muffins with a sweet cream cheese center and optional nutty topping, these are sure to be a hit!

Ingredients

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Muffins:

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 6 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Topping:

  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
  3. Prepare wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Combine ingredients: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Make cream cheese filling: Beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Fill muffin liners: Fill each muffin liner two-thirds full with batter and add a spoonful of cream cheese filling in the center of each muffin.
  7. Add toppings: Optionally, sprinkle the tops with chopped nuts and brown sugar.
  8. Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick inserted near the edge comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • These muffins freeze well and are great for make-ahead breakfasts or fall gatherings.

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