Description

Indulge in the warmth of fall with these Pumpkin Spice Muffins filled with cream cheese. Each bite offers a moist, flavorful experience enhanced by a creamy center and topped with crunchy pecans. Perfect for any occasion, whether enjoyed at breakfast or as a delightful dessert, these muffins are easy to make and sure to impress friends and family. The inviting aroma of pumpkin and spices will fill your kitchen, making them a seasonal favorite that pairs beautifully with coffee or tea.

Ingredients

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1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup pumpkin puree (canned, unsweetened)
½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
4 ounces cream cheese
2 ½ cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon cinnamon, ground
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup milk
2 teaspoons sugar
3 teaspoons corn syrup
½ cup brown sugar (packed)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup powdered sugar (or icing sugar)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
In one bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt.
In another bowl, combine melted butter, sugars, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
For the filling, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
In each muffin cup, add a spoonful of batter, followed by cream cheese filling, then top with more batter.
Sprinkle pecans on top and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg