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Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
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Indulge in the delightful experience of Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, a perfect blend of moist pumpkin goodness and creamy, sweetened cream cheese swirls. Ready in just 30 minutes, these muffins are not only quick to prepare but also irresistibly delicious. Whether you’re enjoying them for breakfast, serving them at brunch, or treating yourself to a snack, their combination of warm spices and rich creaminess makes them a family favorite. Plus, they freeze beautifully, allowing you to savor this seasonal treat anytime.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cream cheese swirl)
  • 1 large egg yolk (for cream cheese swirl)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for cream cheese swirl)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin pan with paper baking cups.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs, followed by vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
  4. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in more sugar and egg yolk until well combined.
  5. Fill muffin tins with batter and swirl in the cream cheese mixture using a toothpick.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

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