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Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
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Indulge in the delightful Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, a perfect blend of rich pumpkin flavor and creamy sweetness. These moist muffins are ideal for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy afternoon snack. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re quick to whip up and will surely impress your family and friends with their beautiful swirls and comforting taste. Whether served warm or stored for later, these muffins remain deliciously flavorful. Enjoy them at gatherings or during a quiet morning at home—either way, they’re sure to 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 and cooled 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 your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare your muffin pan with paper baking cups.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract. Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  4. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until well blended.
  5. Fill muffin cups three-fourths full with batter and swirl in the cream cheese mixture using a toothpick.
  6. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean with few moist crumbs.

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