The Life of Jennifer Dawn: Pumpkin Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling

Monday, September 26, 2011

Pumpkin Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling


Don't you just love the time of year when coffee shops like Starbucks come out with their pumpkin drinks and desserts? I know I do! It really makes it feel like fall.

Here is a yummy recipe to try.  It is my version of Starbucks' Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins.

Ingredients for the Pumpkin Muffins:
  • 1 box of spice cake mix
  • 1 15 oz. can of pumpkin puree
  • 2 teaspoons of pumpkin spice
  • small amount of brown sugar

Ingredients for the Cream Cheese Filling:
  • 6 ounces of cream cheese (softened)
  • 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons of milk
  • 2 teaspoons of vanilla

Directions:
1. In a large bowl, blend together the box of cake mix, can of pumpkin puree, and pumpkin spice.
2. Spoon the batter into a prepared muffin pan.  (I use muffin liners, but you can also spray the pan lightly with cooking spray.)
3. Sprinkle a little brown sugar on top of the muffin batter.
4. Bake on 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
5. Let the muffins cool for about 30 minutes while the pumpkin aroma fills the kitchen.
6. Use a cake decorating tip (Wilton tip #230 works great) and icing bag to fill each muffin with the cream cheese mixture.  I'm usually very generous with the filling.

Happy Fall!
*Disclosure: Affiliate links have been added to help guide you to products used when making these muffins.
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19 comments:

  1. AlisonSeptember 25, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Wow, these look amazing. I am definitely going to make these for my kids this week. I'm stopping by from Running with Glitter.

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Yum! These sound delish! I love anything pumpkin. :)

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  3. Mrs Happy HomemakerSeptember 25, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Yes, please! :) I would love it if you shared it on Makin' You Crave Monday over at my blog, MrsHappyHomemaker.com!!

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  4. Mandi@MandiBeingCraftySeptember 26, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    These look so good! I want to run out and make them right now!! I pinned them to Pinterest! Stopping by from Sew Can Do link party.

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  5. annies homeSeptember 26, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    sounds yummy love pumpkin good for us and taste great come see what I shared at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  6. cre8iveskySeptember 26, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Clicked through from Dittle Dattle and I am so taken with your blog! I love your shaker paint idea and the great bible verse calendar you shared! Can't wait to try these muffins either- anything with cream cheese rocks in my world :) Happy to have found you- hope you have a great week!

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  7. UnknownSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    These look to die for!
    I wish I could pluck it from my monitor and eat it!

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  8. Lady Behind The CurtainSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    I love your recipe! Would you come over to CAST PARTY WEDNESDAY tomorrow and share it with us?
    Thanks,
    I hope to see you there!
    http://ladybehindthecurtain.com

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  9. LindsaySeptember 28, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Yummy! I just made some pumpkin muffins, but these look even tastier! Don't you just love all these pumpkin desserts during this time of year! I would love for you to share this at Show & Share!

    http://southernlovely.blogspot.com/2011/09/show-share-7.html

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  10. kyleenSeptember 29, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Hi Jennifer! These muffins look delicious and sound like such a breeze to make. Pumpkin and cream cheese is definitely one of the best flavour combinations out there.

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  11. Jordan McCollumSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    Yum! I made a pumpkin cake once that called for cream cheese (and chocolate chips!) in the batter. I bet these would be just as good!

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  12. AshleySeptember 30, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    hey girl!!! YUMMY:) these look so so good!

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  13. UnknownSeptember 30, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Mmmmm! Those sound awesome! I'd be thrilled if you'd link up to my pumpkin craft/recipe challenge!

    http://oneartmama.blogspot.com/2011/09/fall-craft-challenge-4-pumpkins.html

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  14. JamiSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Hi Jenn! Your muffins look SOOOO good! I'm definitely going to have to give these a try! Thank you so much for dropping by and for linking up to the Tuesday To Do Party!
    Smiles!
    Jami
    www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com

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  15. Kim McCallieOctober 2, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    These look perfect for the fall. I'm craving some pumpkin goodies. I'd like to invite you to share your recipe on Sweet Indulgences Sunday.

    http://www.wellseasonedlife.com/2011/10/sweet-indulgences-sunday-24.html

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  16. CherylOctober 2, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Thanks for sharing your pumpkin muffin recipe. Your blog is amazing...

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  17. JamiOctober 3, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Hey there! Just wanted to let you know that your yummy recipe was a List Maker this week!
    Smiles!
    Jami
    www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com

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  18. *Katy*October 28, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Stopping by from FF&P!

    I LOVE Starbucks pumpkin muffins-especially with a pumpkin spice latte! I will definitely have to try these soon :)

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  19. KatieOctober 28, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    I just have to tell you that I made some of these pumpkin muffins for work and I got SO many compliments! I didn't have any leftover! These were delicious! Thanks for the awesome recipe!!

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