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Molasses Gingerbread Muffins

Molasses Gingerbread Muffins for a Cozy, Flavorful Morning

These Molasses Gingerbread Muffins are a cozy breakfast option, merging nostalgic flavors with convenience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (melted) or margarine
  • 1/2 cup Neutral Oil such as vegetable or canola
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Molasses can substitute with honey or maple syrup
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar (packed)
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg for vegan
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Coarse Sugar (optional) for topping

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Molasses Gingerbread Muffins
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease it.
  2. Mix together all-purpose flour, kosher salt, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground cloves in a large bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk melted unsalted butter, neutral oil, vanilla extract, molasses, and light brown sugar until smooth. Add egg and sour cream, mixing until creamy.
  4. Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, combining carefully to keep the batter lumpy.
  5. Distribute the batter evenly into muffin cups, sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired, and fill close to the top.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 14-15 minutes.
  7. After baking, cool muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These muffins are perfect for cozy mornings, and storing instructions are given for freshness and texture preservation.

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