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Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins for Cozy Mornings

Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
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These Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are perfect for cozy mornings, combining the warm flavors of pumpkin and sweet cream cheese in a delightful swirled treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  6. Fill each muffin cup partially with the pumpkin mixture, then add a dollop of cream cheese mixture, and top with more pumpkin batter.
  7. Swirl the cream cheese mixture lightly with a toothpick.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Allow the muffins to cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

  • For a sweeter muffin, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts.
  • These muffins can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container.

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