Description
These pumpkin cream cheese muffins are a delightful blend of warm spices and creamy filling, perfect for cozy mornings or snacks.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease or line a muffin pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Gently mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly into the muffin pan, filling each about ⅔ full.
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, flour, and salt. Spoon or pipe 1-2 tablespoons of the mixture into the center of each muffin.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Make sure all ingredients, especially the egg and butter, are at room temperature for smoother mixing.
- For extra texture, top with pumpkin seeds before baking.