Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins: The Best Cozy Fall Treats
Deliciously moist pumpkin muffins with a creamy filling, perfect for cozy fall days.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 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
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, and eggs until smooth.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just mixed.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until creamy.
- Fill muffin cups halfway with batter, add a dollop of cream cheese mixture, then cover with more muffin batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
- For an extra touch, sprinkle nuts or chocolate chips on top before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins