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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 combination of moist pumpkin muffins and creamy cheese swirls. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these muffins are easy to make and sure to impress your family and friends. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a batch that combines the warm flavors of fall with a rich cream cheese topping. Ideal for any occasion, from brunch gatherings to cozy afternoon treats, these muffins will quickly become a seasonal favorite.

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)
  • 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 the 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, blend pumpkin puree with sugars until smooth. Mix in eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients until just combined.
  4. Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full with batter.
  5. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture onto each muffin and swirl gently with a toothpick.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

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