Gingerbread Muffins: The Best Homemade Holiday Treats
These delicious gingerbread muffins are the perfect festive treat for the holiday season, combining warm spices and a soft, moist texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the brown sugar, molasses, egg, and oil until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, alternating with hot water. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For an extra touch, add chocolate chips or chopped nuts into the batter.
- Serve warm with butter for a delightful treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Gingerbread Muffins, Holiday Muffins, Festive Treats