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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins: The Best Fall Treats to Savor

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins
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Indulge in the flavors of fall with these delicious Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  6. Fill muffin cups halfway with the pumpkin batter, add a dollop of cream cheese mixture, then top with more pumpkin batter.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts to the batter.
  • These muffins freeze well; just make sure to store them in an airtight container.

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