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Easy Pumpkin Swirl Muffins

Easy Pumpkin Swirl Muffins

Moist pumpkin muffins ribboned with a creamy vanilla swirl. Cozy spices and a tangy cream cheese finish in every bite.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 19 minutes
Total Time: 34 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.33 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1.25 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp fine salt
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 3.5 oz beaten eggs about 2 large
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 6 oz cream cheese, softened for swirl
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar for swirl
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract for swirl
  • 1 tbsp milk for swirl

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners or lightly grease.
  • Beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla, and 1 tbsp milk until smooth; set aside.
  • Whisk flour, 3/4 cup sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Whisk pumpkin, eggs, oil, 2 tsp vanilla, and 1/4 cup milk in a separate bowl.
  • Fold wet ingredients into dry until just combined; do not overmix.
  • Spoon batter into cups, filling about two-thirds full. Dollop cream cheese mixture on top and gently swirl.
  • Bake 18–20 minutes, until muffins spring back and the swirl looks set at the edges.
  • Cool 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a rack to finish cooling.

Notes

Variation: Fold 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped toasted pecans into the batter. For a maple twist, swap the swirl sugar with 2 tbsp maple syrup and reduce the milk slightly.
Storage: Because of the cream cheese, refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days. Warm briefly in the microwave or enjoy at room temperature. Muffins freeze well for 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Pumpkin Swirl Muffins flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.