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Creamy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins with Cream Cheese Swirl

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Moist, dense pumpkin muffins featuring a tangy cream cheese swirl and chocolate chips. These muffins are designed to be indulgent yet easy to make, perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for swirl)
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, egg, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold together with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Fold in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips into the batter.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until smooth.
  7. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of pumpkin batter into each liner, then add a dollop of cream cheese mixture on top.
  8. Gently swirl the cream cheese into the batter with a knife or toothpick to create ribbons.
  9. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top of each muffin.
  10. Bake for 22-25 minutes until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  11. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to ensure tender muffins. Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best texture. The muffins freeze well for up to three months. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

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