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Cozy Maple Browned Butter Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Cream Cheese Center

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These cozy fall muffins feature a nutty browned butter flavor, sweet maple syrup, warm pumpkin spices, and a luscious cream cheese center, perfect for chilly mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) pure maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240g) canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (30g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter. Stir frequently as it foams and then turns golden brown with a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes. Take off heat immediately to avoid burning. Transfer to a bowl and let cool slightly.
  2. Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, beat 4 oz (115g) softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup (30g) powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the browned butter, 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup (60ml) maple syrup until combined. Add 2 large eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the canned pumpkin puree until smooth.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp cloves, and 1/4 tsp ginger.
  5. Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture with a spatula. Avoid overmixing; the batter should be thick but slightly lumpy.
  6. Fill Muffin Cups: Line the muffin tin with paper liners or grease well. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of batter into each cup. Then, add about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese filling in the center of each. Top with another 2 tablespoons of batter, covering the cream cheese completely.
  7. Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes. Check by inserting a toothpick into the muffin (avoid the center cream cheese part). If it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, they’re done.
  8. Cool: Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Watch the butter carefully when browning to avoid burning. Chill the cream cheese filling if it oozes too much. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep muffins tender. Baking time may vary by oven; start checking at 20 minutes. Tent with foil if tops brown too fast.

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Keywords: pumpkin muffins, browned butter, cream cheese center, maple syrup, fall baking, pumpkin spice, easy muffins

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