Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins in 30 Minutes

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
2. Whisk in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated; the mixture should be a thick, glossy batter.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
4. In a separate container, combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
5. Pour the wet pumpkin mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula just until the flour streaks vanish.
6. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
7. Fill each muffin liner about 1/3 full with pumpkin batter.
8. Place a generous tablespoon of the cream cheese filling directly in the center of each muffin.
9. Top with the remaining pumpkin batter and bake for 20 minutes.