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Easy Halloween Food Ideas: Delightful Pumpkin Swirl Muffins Recipe

Easy Halloween food ideas : Pumpkin Swirl Muffins

Delight in these easy Halloween food ideas with our Pumpkin Swirl Muffins recipe. Perfect for parties and gatherings!

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 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, mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another large bowl, whisk together sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
  6. Fill each muffin cup halfway with the batter, add a dollop of the cream cheese mixture, and then top with more batter.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
  8. Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • For a sweeter muffin, increase the sugar by 1/4 cup.
  • These muffins can also be made with whole wheat flour for a healthier option.

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