Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of Starbucks pumpkin cream cheese muffins, a perfect autumn treat that marries the warmth of spices and the richness of cream cheese filling. These moist muffins are spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, offering a delightful blend of sweetness and tanginess that’s ideal for breakfast or as a delightful snack throughout the day. Whether enjoyed with a hot beverage or shared at gatherings, these muffins capture the essence of fall in every bite. Effortlessly simple to make, they will surely become a seasonal favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1 & 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 pinch all spice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp milk
- 1 tsp flour
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp butter
- 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a muffin tin.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, spices, and sugar. In another bowl, mix together canola oil, pumpkin, eggs, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by blending cream cheese with sugar, milk, flour, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter, add a dollop of cream cheese filling, then top with more batter to cover.
- Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and brown sugar before baking for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (77g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg