Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Muffins

Megan Marlowe
October 10, 2016
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Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Muffins are the quintessential treat of Fall. Filled with aromatic autumn spices, stuffed with cream cheese and sprinkled with sugared pepitas, this is sure to be your go to Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Muffins recipe.

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[u][b][i]Sugared Pepitas[/i][/b][/u]
1 egg white
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/2 cup pepitas
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
1/4 teaspoon salt
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[u][i][b]Cream Cheese Filling[/b][/i][/u]
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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[u][i][b]Muffin Mix[/b][/i][/u]
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter melted
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup pumpkin puree
2 cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup milk, I used buttermilk but use what you have on hand.
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
[u][b][i]Sugared Pepitas[/i][/b][/u] Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine egg white and oil. Whisk until frothy. Add in remaining...
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Nutritions

Calories
287

Sodium
168mg
7% DV

Fat
12g
19% DV

Protein
3g
7% DV

Carbs
39g
13% DV

Fiber
1g
5% DV