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Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Close-up of a Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin with a drizzle of cream cheese frosting.
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Make bakery-style pumpkin cream cheese muffins at home with this easy copycat recipe. These muffins have a domed top and a spiced pumpkin cake with a sweet cream cheese swirl.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the 1 cup granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree and buttermilk.
  6. Add the pumpkin mixture to the butter mixture alternately with the dry ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. In another small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  8. Drop spoonfuls of muffin batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  9. Dollop about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each muffin. Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese into the batter.
  10. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  11. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
  • You can make these muffins ahead of time and store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze them for up to 3 months.
  • To freeze, wrap cooled muffins individually in plastic wrap, then place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

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