Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Muffins:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground ginger
2 large eggs
1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Swirl:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat the Oven:Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with nonstick spray.
Mix Dry Ingredients:In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
Combine Wet Ingredients:In another bowl, whisk together eggs, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures:Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the muffins tender.
Prepare the Cream Cheese Swirl:In a small bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Fill Muffin Cups:Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with the pumpkin batter.
Add a small spoonful of the cream cheese mixture on top of each muffin.
Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese into the pumpkin batter.
Bake:Bake the muffins for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool:Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips:
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature or warm slightly before serving.
Freezing: Freeze cooled muffins for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and enjoy!
Customizations: Add a handful of chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter for extra texture.
Enjoy the cozy taste of fall with these irresistible Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins!
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