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starbucks pumpkin muffin recipe

Starbucks Pumpkin Muffin Recipe

This Starbucks Pumpkin Muffin Recipe is a delightful seasonal treat featuring moist pumpkin-flavored muffins, warm autumn spices, a creamy cream cheese filling, and a crunchy pumpkin seed topping. Perfect for fall gatherings or a comforting homemade indulgence!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 10 muffins
Course: sweet
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Muffins
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • ¾ cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • For the Pumpkin Seed Topping
  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • ½ tsp cinnamon

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls (2 medium, 1 small)
  • Whisk
  • Electric mixer (optional for cream cheese filling)
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat and Prepare: The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C). Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with nonstick spray.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift the flour with the baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Set aside.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gently fold the dry into the wet. Gently mix until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
  5. Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  6. Fill Muffin Tins: Scoop the batter into the muffin tins, filling each around ¾ full. Spoon a dollop of cream cheese mixture into the center of each muffin and lightly press down.
  7. Add Topping: Sprinkle pumpkin seeds, sugar, and cinnamon over the top of each muffin.
  8. Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the muffin (avoiding the cream cheese) comes out clean.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

You can substitute coconut sugar or honey for granulated sugar for a healthier version.Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
starbucks pumpkin muffin recipe