"To make a LOW CARB version of these muffins, see notes for ingredient substitutions...."
INGREDIENTS
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Candied Bacon
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4 slices uncooked, thin-cut bacon
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Bacon Streusel
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4 slices candied bacon, chopped
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
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1 Tablespoon flour (any variety will work)
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Pumpkin Muffins
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6 ounces (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
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1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
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7.5 ounces (1 cup) granulated sugar
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7.5 ounces (1 cup) firmly packed light brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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1.5 cups canned pumpkin, packed
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1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
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12.6 ounces (3 cups) all purpose flour
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1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon sea or kosher salt
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1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, toasted and chopped