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Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
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Indulge in the Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, a delightful treat that perfectly encapsulates the essence of fall! These muffins are soft, fluffy, and boast a creamy sweet swirl of cream cheese that melts beautifully into the pumpkin batter during baking. They make for an ideal breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even a cozy dessert to enjoy with family and friends. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, this easy-to-follow recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Get ready to fill your home with the warm aromas of pumpkin spice and enjoy these delicious muffins at any gathering or simply as a comforting treat.

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
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F 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 with granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract; combine well.
  4. Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just mixed. Fill each muffin cup three-quarters full.
  5. For the cream cheese swirl, beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract.
  6. Top each muffin with a tablespoon of cream cheese mixture and gently swirl it into the batter.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

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