Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins: Indulgent Fall Treats You’ll Love
Enjoy the rich flavors of pumpkin and cream cheese in these delightful muffins—perfect for fall!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, beat together the pumpkin puree, cream cheese, vegetable oil, and sugars until smooth.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Fill the muffin cups about 3/4 full and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the batter.
- These muffins freeze well, making them a great make-ahead option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, fall treats, pumpkin recipes