Description
Gingerbread Muffins are warmly spiced, moist, and fluffy treats perfect for cozy winter mornings. Flavored with molasses, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, they bring classic holiday aromas and comforting flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsulphured molasses
- 2/3 cup milk (or buttermilk)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease lightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
- In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar, molasses, milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined—do not overmix.
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add a simple glaze or sprinkle with powdered sugar for a festive finish.
- Chopped crystallized ginger or nuts can be mixed in for extra texture.
- Substitute part of the milk with orange juice for a citrus twist.
- For extra moisture, add 1/4 cup applesauce or Greek yogurt to the batter.
- Great for holiday gifting or make-ahead breakfasts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: gingerbread muffins, holiday muffins, molasses muffins, spiced muffins, Christmas baking