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Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, perfect for any time of the day. These moist and fluffy muffins combine the warm essence of pumpkin with a rich cream cheese swirl, making them an irresistible treat for breakfast, brunch, or as a cozy afternoon snack. Quick to prepare and simple to customize with your favorite mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips, these muffins are sure to become a staple in your fall baking repertoire. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature, and watch them disappear at your next gathering!

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 (or melted and cooled butter)
  • 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 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, combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar; whisk until smooth. Beat in eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
  4. Fill each muffin tin about 3/4 full with batter.
  5. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; add granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract; mix well.
  6. Top each muffin with about 1 tablespoon of cream cheese mixture and swirl gently with a toothpick.
  7. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

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