Can I use homemade pumpkin puree instead of canned?

Absolutely! Just make sure to drain excess liquid from your homemade puree by placing it in a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth for a few hours. This prevents your Starbucks pumpkin cream cheese muffins from becoming too wet.

Why did my cream cheese filling sink to the bottom?

This typically happens when the filling is too thin or warm. Make sure your cream cheese mixture is properly chilled before adding it to the muffin batter, and consider adding an extra tablespoon of flour to thicken it if you live in a particularly warm climate.

Can I make these pumpkin cream cheese muffins ahead of time for a party?

Yes! These muffins actually taste even better the day after baking as the flavors have time to meld. For the freshest taste, bake them no more than 1-2 days before your event and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

What’s the best way to bring the cream cheese to room temperature quickly?

If you forgot to take your cream cheese out ahead of time, cut it into small cubes and spread them out on a plate. They’ll soften in about 15 minutes. Avoid microwaving, which can make parts of the cream cheese too soft while others remain cold.

Can I turn this into a pumpkin loaf instead of muffins?

Yes! This easy pumpkin muffin recipe adapts well to a 9×5 loaf pan. Layer half the pumpkin batter, add a line of cream cheese filling, then top with remaining batter. Bake at 350°F for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe You Can’t Miss 2025

Name: Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe You Can’t Miss
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: PT-487611H38M40S
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup packed brown sugar; ½ cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling); 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats; 1 cup chocolate chips or dried cranberries (optional); ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe You Can’t Miss

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These pumpkin oatmeal cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with warm fall spices. Perfect for cozy afternoons, bake sales, or gifting—these cookies are a fall favorite for good reason!

Author: Harmony
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12–14 minutes per batch
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Yield: 36 cookies 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup chocolate chips or dried cranberries (optional)
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
Beat in egg and vanilla, then fold in pumpkin puree.
Add flour mixture gradually; mix until just combined. Fold in oats and any optional add-ins.
Cover and chill dough for 30 minutes.
Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared sheets. Slightly flatten each cookie.
Bake 12–14 minutes or until edges are lightly golden and centers look slightly soft.
Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

Use old-fashioned oats for best texture. Always chill dough to prevent excessive spreading. Try chocolate chips, cranberries, or nuts to mix things up!

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 120
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 95mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 17g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: pumpkin oatmeal cookies, fall baking, chewy cookies, seasonal cookies, oatmeal cookies

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