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Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
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Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with these Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, these muffins are a delightful combination of moist pumpkin base and rich cream cheese swirl. The simple preparation makes them accessible for bakers of all skill levels, while the delicious flavor is sure to impress family and friends. With just a few key ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create a batch of these irresistible treats that fill your kitchen with the inviting aroma of autumn.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a muffin pan with paper baking cups.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; then add sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  6. Fill muffin tins three-quarters full with pumpkin batter; top each with about one tablespoon of cream cheese mixture and swirl gently with a toothpick.
  7. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean with a few moist crumbs attached.

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