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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

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Cozy, fall-inspired muffins filled with creamy pumpkin and spice, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups light brown sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 large egg (for cream cheese filling)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 1 tsp vanilla (for filling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, brown sugar, oil, sour cream, and vanilla.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
  4. Prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing softened cream cheese, egg, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Line your muffin tin with paper liners and fill each liner halfway with pumpkin batter, then add a dollop of cream cheese filling.
  6. Top with another spoonful of pumpkin batter and swirl with a toothpick.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Remove from oven and cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

These muffins are best enjoyed warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with maple glaze.

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