Directions For the filling, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, egg and sugar until smooth; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt. Beat the eggs, sugar, pumpkin and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Divide half of the batter among 24 greased or paper-lined muffin cups. Drop filling by teaspoonfuls over batter. Top with remaining batter. Place a pecan on each muffin if desired. Bake at 350degrees for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Yield: 2 dozen. Originally published as Cream Cheese Pumpkin Muffins in Test Kitchen Favorites 2004 2005, p37 Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 207 calories, 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 37 mg cholesterol, 138 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Print Add to Recipe Box Email a Friend