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Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

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Indulge your taste buds with the Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, a delightful combination of rich pumpkin flavor and creamy cheese swirl. These muffins are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a sweet treat for dessert. Ready in just 30 minutes, they are incredibly moist and bursting with flavor. The creamy cream cheese swirl adds a touch of luxury that’s sure to impress family and friends alike. With easy-to-follow steps, you can whip up these delicious muffins quickly and make them a staple in your kitchen this fall.

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
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare a muffin pan with paper cups.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients until well incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Fill each muffin cup three-fourths full with batter and top with cream cheese mixture; swirl gently using a toothpick.
  6. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the pumpkin part. Allow cooling for 10 minutes before serving.

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