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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
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Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. Soft and fluffy, each muffin is filled with a luscious cream cheese center that surprises your taste buds with a rich burst of flavor. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a cozy afternoon treat paired with coffee, these muffins are not only delicious but incredibly easy to make. With just 20 minutes of prep time and the ability to freeze well for later enjoyment, they are an ideal choice for busy days. Whip up a batch today, and experience the joy of homemade fall baking!

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)
  • Coarse sugar for topping
  • 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 2 tbsp white granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp milk
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing cream cheese, sugar, flour, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, melted butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, sour cream, and buttermilk until well mixed.
  4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and fill muffin tins with batter halfway. Add cream cheese filling and top with more batter.
  6. Bake for about 14 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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