Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Best Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. Each soft and fluffy muffin features a warm pumpkin base swirled with rich cream cheese, creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or entertaining, this easy-to-follow recipe will have your loved ones raving about your baking skills. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or freeze for later—these muffins are a cozy treat you can savor any time of year!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners.
- In a medium bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Spoon half the batter into each muffin cup; add a tablespoon of cream cheese filling on top and cover with remaining batter. Swirl gently with a toothpick.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (68g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg