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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins that Delight!

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins
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Deliciously moist pumpkin muffins with a rich cream cheese swirl, perfect for fall.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 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
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 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 bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
  6. Fill each muffin cup halfway with pumpkin batter, add a dollop of cream cheese mixture, then top with more pumpkin batter.
  7. Swirl the cream cheese into the batter with a knife.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let cool before serving.

Notes

  • Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • These muffins freeze well; wrap individually and store in the freezer.
  • For a spicier flavor, add a pinch of cloves or ginger.

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