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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

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Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, a perfect treat for any occasion! Each muffin is soft and fluffy, filled with a creamy surprise that melts in your mouth. Spiced just right, they make for an inviting breakfast or a cozy snack during brisk afternoons. Whether you’re preparing for a family gathering or enjoying a quiet evening at home, these muffins are sure to bring joy. Plus, they’re easy to make ahead of time, allowing you to savor them throughout the week. With their rich pumpkin flavor and creamy center, you’ll find yourself coming back for seconds!

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
  • 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
  • Coarse sugar (like sugar in the raw)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare muffin tins with liners.
  2. In a small bowl, mix cream cheese with sugar, flour, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and nutmeg.
  4. Combine pumpkin puree, melted butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, sour cream, and buttermilk in a separate bowl until well blended.
  5. Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fill muffin cups halfway with batter; add cream cheese mixture and top with remaining batter.
  7. Bake for 14 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

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