Gingerbread Muffin Recipe: Easy and Delightfully Spiced Treats
These Gingerbread Muffins are a delightful blend of warm spices and sweet molasses, perfect for any holiday gathering or cozy morning treat.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add molasses and eggs, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, until smooth.
- Divide the batter into the muffin tins, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
- Serve warm with butter for a delicious treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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