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Best Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe Revealed!

Delicious and moist pumpkin muffins filled with a creamy cheese center, inspired by Starbucks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of muffin batter into each muffin cup. Add about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture on top of the batter, then cover with another tablespoon of muffin batter.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

  • These muffins are best enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
  • For a spiced twist, add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.
  • You can also substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier option.

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