Description

Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling. Moist and flavorful, these muffins feature a rich cream cheese center and a delightful pecan topping that elevates them above your average muffin. Perfect for brunch gatherings or as an afternoon snack, they are sure to impress your family and friends. Easy to make and customizable with various toppings, these muffins are a must-try this autumn.

Ingredients

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1 cup chopped pecans
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup pumpkin puree (canned)
½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
2 large eggs
¼ cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
⅓ cup powdered sugar (or icing sugar)
2 teaspoons sugar
3 teaspoons corn syrup
½ cup brown sugar (packed)
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon, ground

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth; set aside.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt.
Mix melted butter with pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, and remaining vanilla until combined.
Gently add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
Spoon half the batter into each muffin cup, add a dollop of cream cheese filling, and cover with the remaining batter.
Top with a mixture of chopped pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, corn syrup, and granulated sugar.
Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean; cool before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin (65g)
Calories: 310
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 43g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 45mg