Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Delightful Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. Moist and fluffy, each muffin bursts with a rich pumpkin flavor complemented by a luscious cream cheese filling. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, these muffins are sure to bring warmth and joy to your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined; be careful not to over-mix.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth; add sugar or vanilla if desired.
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter, add one tablespoon of cream cheese filling on top, then cover with remaining batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow cooling before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg