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As the leaves turn to vibrant hues of gold and crimson, the arrival of autumn ushers in a season of warmth, comfort, and delightful flavors. One of the most beloved ingredients during this time is pumpkin, a versatile fruit that embodies the essence of fall. Among the many ways to enjoy pumpkin, few are as indulgent and satisfying as Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. These delightful treats combine the moistness of pumpkin with a rich, creamy filling that makes every bite a celebration of the season.

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Experience the cozy flavors of fall with our Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins recipe! These scrumptious muffins blend moist pumpkin with a rich cream cheese filling, creating a delightful treat that captures the essence of autumn. Enhanced with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, these muffins are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Bake a batch today and share the joy of homemade goodness with family and friends this season. Enjoy every bite!
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Ingredients
  

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

¼ teaspoon ground ginger

¼ teaspoon ground cloves

½ cup granulated sugar

½ cup packed brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)

½ cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

6 oz cream cheese, softened

2 tablespoons powdered sugar

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with non-stick spray.

    Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth and set aside.

      Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Set aside.

        Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until light and fluffy. Add in the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.

          Combine Both Mixtures: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are perfectly fine.

            Fill Muffin Tins: Spoon about two-thirds of the muffin batter into each muffin cup. Then, add a dollop of the cream cheese filling in the center of each muffin. Cover the cream cheese filling with the remaining batter, filling each cup about three-quarters full.

              Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the muffin (avoiding the cream cheese center) comes out clean.

                Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your delightful autumn treats!

                  Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 15 minutes | 40 minutes | 12 muffins