Gingerbread Muffins

Warm and spiced gingerbread muffins perfect for a chilly day.

By @sugaredandstirred

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.75 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cup molasses
• 0.5 cup butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup milk

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, molasses, and melted butter until smooth.
4. Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the wet ingredients and whisk until combined.
5. Stir in the milk until the mixture is smooth.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
8. Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature.