Description
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are a delightful treat that perfectly capture the essence of fall. With rich pumpkin flavor and a creamy cream cheese swirl, these muffins are a cozy addition to your breakfast or afternoon snack. Their inviting aroma will fill your kitchen, making them an instant favorite for family and friends. Simple to prepare and irresistibly delicious, these muffins are sure to become a seasonal staple.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Beat softened cream cheese in a separate bowl until smooth. Add dollops of cream cheese to the batter and swirl gently with a knife.
- Spoon the batter into prepared muffin tins and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg