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Homemade Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins – A Fall Baking Favorite!

Homemade Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins – A Fall Baking Favorite!
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Indulge in the flavors of fall with these Homemade Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. Bursting with the warmth of pumpkin and spices, each muffin features a luscious cream cheese center that elevates your baking experience. The delightful aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg fills your kitchen as these treats bake to golden perfection. Whether enjoyed for breakfast, coffee breaks, or festive gatherings, they are sure to be a hit. With easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch in no time. These muffins not only taste delicious but also offer a comforting slice of autumn in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs (large)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3–4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add egg yolk and vanilla; mix well for the filling.
  3. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and spices together.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix sugars and pumpkin puree; add oil, eggs, and vanilla.
  5. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fill muffin liners halfway with batter; add cream cheese filling; cover with more batter until three-quarters full.
  7. Bake for about 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the batter.
  8. Cool muffins on a wire rack before frosting with whipped cream cheese mixture.

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