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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
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Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. Each muffin is soft and fluffy, hiding a rich cream cheese center that adds an extra layer of indulgence. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these muffins are sure to impress family and friends alike. Easy to prepare and adaptable for your taste preferences, they are a must-try for any autumn gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 15 oz pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed light or dark)
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
  • Coarse sugar (like sugar in the raw)
  • 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 2 tbsp white granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp milk
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tins with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, melted butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, sour cream, and buttermilk until smooth.
  4. In a small bowl, beat together cream cheese with sugar, flour, milk, and vanilla until creamy.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
  6. Spoon half the batter into muffin tins. Add a dollop of cream cheese filling before topping with remaining batter. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  7. Bake for about 14 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.

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