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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, a perfect treat for any time of day. These muffins are not only quick to prepare—ready in just 30 minutes—but also boast a rich pumpkin flavor complemented by luscious swirls of cream cheese. Their moist texture and sweet topping make them an ideal choice for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack.

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a muffin pan with paper cups.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually combine the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just blended.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar and egg yolk until creamy.
  6. Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full with batter; top with cream cheese mixture and swirl gently using a toothpick.
  7. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

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