Name: Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Copycat
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1½ cups all-purpose flour; ¾ cup granulated sugar; ⅓ cup light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 1½ cups pumpkin puree; ¼ cup butter ((melted and cooled)); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; 4 ounces cream cheese ((softened)); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; OPTIONAL pumpkin seeds, granola, chopped nuts ((can be added to tops of muffins before baking to add texture and crunch if desired))

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Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins – We love them but we can’t always get out to get one when the pumpkin hungries hit. With this yummy copycat recipe, your can make the super moist, cream cheese filled pumpkin muffin at home. Easy recipe and costs less than buying.

The Starbucks Pumpkin Muffins are so popular during the Fall season, but sometimes we just crave one at another time of the year. Why not make your own so you’re not limited to seasonal availability? This copycat recipe makes it so easy and convenient to enjoy this favorite treat anytime. And, if you can’t get enough of that warm, spicy pumpkin flavor, you have got to try these othe pumpkin recipes I made Easy Pumpkin Monkey Bread, Soft Pumpkin Spice Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting and Maple Pumpkin Cheesecake Instant Pot Recipe Easy and Delicious.

Ingredients for the Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

flour
granulated sugar
brown sugar
baking powder
baking soda
salt
pumpkin pie spice
pumpkin puree
butter
vanilla extract
eggs

Ingredients for the Cream Cheese Filling

cream cheese
vanilla extract
granulated sugar

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions to Make Starbucks Pumpkin Muffins

Combine wet and dry ingredients.

combining wet and dry ingredients for pumpkin muffins

Line muffin cups with paper liners and scoop batter into cups.

adding the muffin batter to the muffin cups

Place cream cheese filling into center of each muffin. Add toppings if desired.

Bake muffins at 350 for approximately 20 minutes.

Equipment

You will likely have most of the equipment to make these muffins on hand. If not, I have included some links to purchase.

Substitutions and Additions

Try adding some chopped nuts into the batter to add some nice texture and crunch.
Bits of dried fruits added adds a unique flavor to your pumpkin muffins. Some choices are: apple, cranberries or cherries.

What to Serve With Your Pumpkin Muffins

Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Copycat

Moist, spicy copycat recipe of the popular Starbuck Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

5 from 2 votes

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Starbucks,pumpkin,cream cheese,muffins,copycat

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 40

Servings:

Calories: 231kcal

Equipment

12 cup muffin pan
rubber spatula
large cookie scoop
whisk
bowls
cooling rack
cupcake liners

Ingredients

Muffin

1½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1½ cups pumpkin puree
¼ cup butter (melted and cooled)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs

Filling

4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
OPTIONAL pumpkin seeds, granola, chopped nuts (can be added to tops of muffins before baking to add texture and crunch if desired)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°.
Line the muffin cups with paper liners.
Combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, pumpkin puree, eggs and vanilla extract.
Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and stir until mixed in well.
Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full.
In a medium size bowl, mix the cream cheese, vanilla extract and sugar until well-combined.
Using a larger size piping tip or a ziplock baggie with a tip cut off, pipe equal amounts of the filling onto the center of each muffin. Mixture will sink in a bit.
If you choose to add any toppings, sprinkle them over the muffin batter only.
Bake on center rack of the oven for 18-20 minutes, until batter is set.
Remove to a cooling rack to cool.

Nutrition

Storing your Muffins

Your Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins can be stored at room temperature for about three days when placed in an airtight container. To store for up to one week, wrap tightly with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.

Freezing Pumpkin Muffins

To freeze any leftover Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins (assuming you don’t eat them all) wrap each muffin individually in freezer plastic or in a freezer bag and they will keep for approximately three months. When ready to serve, simply remove the muffin, allow to thaw and enjoy. Microwave thawed muffin for about 10 seconds if desired.

Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Moist and Easy

Ingredients for the Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Ingredients for the Cream Cheese Filling