Gingerbread Muffins: Easy, Cozy Treats for the Holiday Season
These Gingerbread Muffins are a perfect blend of rich spices and a cozy texture, making them a delightful treat for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, molasses, egg, vegetable oil, and hot water until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared muffin pan, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chocolate chips or nuts to the batter.
- Serve warm with butter for a delicious treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 28 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Gingerbread Muffins, Holiday Recipes, Cozy Treats