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Easy Halloween food ideas: Indulgent Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Easy Halloween food ideas : Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Delicious and spooky treats for Halloween that are easy to make and perfect for the season!

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  3. In another bowl, beat together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  4. Add in the vegetable oil and eggs, beating after each addition.
  5. Mix in the pumpkin puree until well combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  7. Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • For an extra treat, add chocolate chips or nuts to the batter.
  • These muffins are best served warm.

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