Description
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are a warm, spiced treat that encapsulates the essence of autumn. With a fluffy pumpkin base and a creamy center, these muffins are perfect for breakfast or as an indulgent snack. Their delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors will have everyone coming back for more. Easy to make, they fill your kitchen with comforting aromas and bring joy to any gathering. Enjoy them fresh or freeze for later!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined.
- Fill muffin cups halfway with batter; add small spoonfuls of cream cheese filling; cover with more batter until three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg