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Delightful Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

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Indulge in the warm, inviting flavors of pumpkin cream cheese muffins, perfect for cozy mornings or festive gatherings. These soft, moist muffins are filled with a rich pumpkin flavor and a creamy surprise that melts in your mouth. Quick to prepare and utterly delicious, they’ll have everyone coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 2 tbsp sugar (for cream cheese filling)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for cream cheese filling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, mix canned pumpkin, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, spices, and salt. Gradually fold into the pumpkin mixture until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with batter, add a dollop of cream cheese filling, then top with more batter.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

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Keywords: - To avoid dense muffins, do not overmix the batter; a few lumps are okay. - Swap spices or add chocolate chips or nuts for variations.

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