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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
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If you’re craving a delightful fall treat, these Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are the perfect solution! Soft and fluffy, these muffins feature a rich cream cheese filling that adds a creamy twist to every bite. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or gatherings, they bring warmth and joy to any occasion. This easy recipe is versatile enough for busy weeknights or weekend brunches, ensuring these muffins quickly become a household favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 15 oz pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed light or dark)
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
  • 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 2 tbsp white granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp milk
  • Coarse sugar (like sugar in the raw)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, flour, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
  4. In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, melted butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, sour cream, and buttermilk. Stir until blended.
  5. Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients gently until just combined.
  6. Spoon half of the muffin batter into each lined cup. Add cream cheese filling and top with remaining batter.
  7. Bake for about 14 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before enjoying!

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