Gingerbread Muffins: Easy Holiday Treats to Brighten Your Day
These Gingerbread Muffins are the perfect holiday treat to bring warmth and cheer to your day. Soft, spicy, and topped with a delightful glaze, they are a must-try!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your 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, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the molasses and milk until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fill the muffin cups 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
- These muffins freeze well, so feel free to make a double batch!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg