Pumpkin Spice Muffins Recipe

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 12-cup muffin pan.

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   Make the streusel by stirring together the pecans, brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and spices; set aside.

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   To make the muffins, beat the butter and cream cheese at medium speed in a stand mixer until creamy.

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   Gradually add the sugars, beating until the mixture is light and fluffy.

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   Add the eggs, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed so the mixture is well blended.

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   Stir together the flour, spices, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and add to the egg mixture, beating at low speed to combine.

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   Stir in the pumpkin and vanilla, being careful not to overmix.

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   Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pan, filling three-quarters full.

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   Sprinkle with the streusel.

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    Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 25 minutes.

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    Cool in pans on wire racks 5 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks, and cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.