Cream Cheese Filled Pumpkin Muffins

Yield: 24 muffins

Ingredients

Muffins

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup pumpkin
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Filling

• 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Topping

• 3/4 cup coconut
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

Muffins

1. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and coriander in a bowl. Set aside.
2. In another bowl, mix eggs, sugar, pumpkin, oil and vanilla extract. Mix well.
3. Mix in dry ingredients, stirring until moist.

Filling

1. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add egg and sugar. Beat until well mixed.

Topping

1. Combine all topping ingredients together.
2. Spoon 1/2 batter into 24 greased muffin cups (cups should be filled half full).
3. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling on top.
4. Fill with remaining batter. Spread to edges. Sprinkle with topping.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until a wooden pick comes out clean.
6. Transfer to rack to cool completely.