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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins That Will Delight Your Tastebuds!

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins — Pumpkin Muffins With a Cream Cheese Center

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Delicious pumpkin muffins filled with a creamy cheese center, perfect for fall.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup 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, mix together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  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 before serving.

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.
  • Feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture.

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