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Description
Moist pumpkin muffins with a delightful cream cheese swirl, perfect for a cozy fall breakfast or treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the pumpkin puree and milk, mixing until just combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spoon about two-thirds of the muffin batter into the prepared muffin cups.
- Place a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each muffin cup.
- Top with the remaining muffin batter, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Using a toothpick or a skewer, gently swirl the cream cheese into the batter.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, you can top the muffins with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar before baking.
- Ensure your cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth swirl.
- You can substitute pumpkin pie spice for the individual spices if you prefer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bakery
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: approx. 280
- Sugar: approx. 25g
- Sodium: approx. 180mg
- Fat: approx. 14g
- Saturated Fat: approx. 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: approx. 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: approx. 35g
- Fiber: approx. 2g
- Protein: approx. 4g
- Cholesterol: approx. 50mg