Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.

**Muffins:**

1. Sift the flour, sugar, spices, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl.
2. Whisk in the eggs, oil, and water until just combined and evenly distributed.
3. Fold in the pumpkin puree until just combined. Set aside.

**Cream Cheese Filling:**

1. In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until evenly combined.

**Assembly:**

1. Line 24 muffin cups with muffin liners.
2. Scoop the batter into the muffin liners, filling them about ¾ full.
3. Place 2 teaspoons of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each muffin.
4. If desired, sprinkle pumpkin seeds on top.
5. Bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (oven temperatures vary, so check with a toothpick).