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Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
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Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins! Perfectly spiced and delightfully moist, these muffins feature a creamy swirl of rich cream cheese that elevates each bite to pure bliss. Whether you’re enjoying them for breakfast with your morning coffee or serving them at a weekend brunch, these muffins are sure to bring smiles all around. With just 30 minutes from prep to oven, they’re a quick and easy treat that will become a staple in your kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cream cheese mixture)
  • 1 large egg yolk (for cream cheese mixture)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for cream cheese mixture)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  4. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until fully combined.
  5. Fill muffin tins about three-quarters full with batter and top each with a tablespoon of cream cheese mixture. Use a toothpick to swirl.
  6. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

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