Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. Moist and flavorful, each bite is a delightful fusion of soft pumpkin spice and a sweet, creamy center. Topped with crunchy pumpkin seeds, they offer a homemade charm that rivals any store-bought treat. Say goodbye to overpriced coffee shop muffins and hello to your new favorite autumn snack!

Ingredients

For the Muffins:
🍂 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
🍬 1 cup regular sugar
🌰 1/2 cup brown sugar
🥚 2 eggs
🛢️ 1/2 cup vegetable oil
🎃 1 can (15oz) pumpkin purée
🍶 1 teaspoon baking powder
🥄 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
🍂 1 teaspoon cinnamon
🌰 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
🧂 1/4 teaspoon salt
🌻 Pumpkin seeds for garnish

For the Cream Cheese Filling:
🧀 8oz cream cheese, softened
🌨️ 1/2 cup powdered sugar
🌿 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1- Preheat Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2- Mix Wet Ingredients:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin purée, eggs, vegetable oil, regular sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

3- Add Dry Ingredients:

• To the wet mixture, add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice.
• Stir until just combined and smooth.

4- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling:

• In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

5- Assemble Muffins:

• Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease them lightly.
• Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups.
• Pipe or spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese filling into the center of each muffin.
• Sprinkle pumpkin seeds on top.

6- Bake:

• Place the muffin tin on the center rack of your preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

7- Cool and Serve:

• Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Total Time: 40-45 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories per Serving: Approximately 260 calories
Proteins: 3g
Fats: 12g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Equipment: Muffin tin, mixing bowls, whisk, piping bag or spoon

Cooking Tips

• Make sure the cream cheese is thoroughly softened to ensure a smooth filling.
• Customize the muffin taste by adjusting the spices according to your preference.

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins