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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
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Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, a delightful treat that perfectly embodies the essence of fall. These muffins are incredibly soft and moist, infused with rich pumpkin flavor and a blend of aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. The hidden cream cheese filling provides a luscious surprise in every bite, making them an instant favorite for breakfast or dessert. Whether you’re hosting a cozy family gathering or simply enjoying a quiet morning at home, these muffins are sure to impress everyone at your table. Plus, they’re easy to prepare and can be made ahead for convenience—your kitchen will smell heavenly as they bake!

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 can)
  • 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) for topping
  • 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix together room-temperature cream cheese, sugar, flour, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and nutmeg.
  4. In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, melted butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, sour cream, and buttermilk; whisk until combined.
  5. Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just mixed.
  6. Fill muffin tins two-thirds full with batter; add cream cheese mixture on top before adding more batter.
  7. Sprinkle coarse sugar on top and bake for about 14 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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