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Heavenly Caramel Cream Cheese Muffins with 5-Star Crunch

Caramel Cream Cheese Muffins
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Sticky-sweet caramel cream cheese swirl muffins with a cinnamon crumb topping.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp cold butter, cubed
  • ½ cup thick caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl. In another, whisk eggs, melted butter, sour cream, milk, and vanilla.
  3. Combine gently for fluffy texture.
  4. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Fill liners halfway with batter, add a spoonful of cream cheese, then top with more batter.
  6. Use a toothpick to gently swirl.
  7. Mix brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
  8. Sprinkle generously over muffins.
  9. Bake 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Cool slightly, then drizzle thick caramel over the top.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter for fluffy texture.
  • Use cold butter for a crisp crumb topping.
  • Drizzle caramel while muffins are still warm for best glaze.

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