Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins: The Best Cozy Fall Treats
Delight in the warm spices and creamy filling of these pumpkin cream cheese muffins, perfect for the fall season.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and pumpkin puree, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Fill muffin cups halfway with batter, add a dollop of cream cheese, then cover with more batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
- These muffins are best served warm.
- Try adding walnuts or chocolate chips for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, Fall Treats, Cozy Muffins