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25-Minute Mini Pumpkin & Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins Bliss

Mini Pumpkin & Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins

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Enjoy these mini pumpkin and cream cheese swirl muffins, a perfect treat for Thanksgiving. They combine spiced pumpkin with a creamy swirl for a delicious bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a mini muffin tin with liners.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, mix pumpkin, brown sugar, granulated sugar, oil, and egg.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
  5. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  6. Fill muffin cups halfway with pumpkin batter. Add a teaspoon of cream cheese mixture and swirl with a toothpick.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature cream cheese for easy mixing.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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