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pumpkin muffins with cream cheese

Pumpkin Muffins with Cream Cheese

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins

Equipment

  • 1 muffin tin
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 medium mixing bowl
  • 12 Paper muffin liners
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Rubber spatula
  • 1 Ice cream scoop or large spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold together with a rubber spatula until just combined.
  • In a separate small bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, egg yolk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  • Use an ice cream scoop or large spoon to fill each muffin liner about two-thirds full with pumpkin batter.
  • Add a spoonful of cream cheese mixture to the center of each muffin.
  • Use a toothpick to gently swirl the cream cheese into the pumpkin batter.
  • Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing to achieve a smooth texture. If you prefer a stronger spice flavor, you can adjust the spice quantities to taste. These muffins freeze well, so consider making a double batch and storing some for later enjoyment.
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