Description
Gingerbread Muffins are the ultimate holiday treat, combining the cozy flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves to create a delightful breakfast or snack. These moist and fluffy muffins are quick to prepare—ready in just 30 minutes—making them perfect for busy mornings or festive gatherings. With a crunchy sugar topping that adds a delightful contrast to their tender interiors, these muffins are sure to impress family and friends alike. Customize them with nuts or chocolate chips for an added twist, and enjoy the warm aroma wafting through your kitchen as they bake!
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ¼ cup neutral oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- ¾ cup molasses
- ½ cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 cup sour cream (room temperature)
- ¼ cup coarse sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and grease or line a muffin tin.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, and spices.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, oil, vanilla, molasses, brown sugar, egg, and sour cream until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fill muffin tin cups with batter and sprinkle coarse sugar on top.
- Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes; then reduce temperature to 350°F and bake for another 14-15 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg