31 Days of the Joys of Autumn - Pumpkin Streusel Muffins

Pumpkin Streusel Muffin With
Cream Cheese Filling

Pumpkin Streusel Muffins have been a family favorite for years and I usually try to make at least a batch or two each fall, but with everything up in the air with the move and all last year, I never got around to baking any. That made the batch that I made for breakfast this morning all the more special. In fact, I invited the neighbor across the street to come join us for a cup of tea and fresh-from-the-oven muffins. They are simply delicious! 

PUMPKIN STREUSEL MUFFINS

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder

1  teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 egg

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup canned pumpkin

1/3 cup oil

1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese cut into 12 cubes

    Streusel:

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup chopped pecans

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 tablespoon cold butter or margarine

 

Combining the Ingredients

In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, beat the egg; add milk, pumpkin and  oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. 

The Muffin Batter 

Fill 12 greased or paper-lined muffin cups half full. Place a cream cheese cube in the center of each. Top with remaining batter. 

Muffin Batter in Pan With Streusel on Top

For the streusel, combine brown sugar, pecans and cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter. 

Baked Muffins

Bake at 400 degrees for 18-22 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool for  5 minutes before  removing from pan to wire rack. 

Yield:  1 dozen.

In our home, Pumpkin Streusel Muffins are one of the many joys of autumn! 

What's your favorite fall recipe? Please share your recipe or link to it in the comments section below. 🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁

Until next time...

~Rebecca

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