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Gingerbread Muffins

Gingerbread Muffins Recipe

Soft, warmly spiced muffins with rich molasses flavor and tender crumb. Perfect for breakfast, holidays, or cozy afternoons.

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 Muffins
Calories: 260
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dish
  • 1 ¾ cups 220 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup 120 ml unsulphured molasses
  • ½ cup 100 g brown sugar
  • ½ cup 120 ml vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • ¾ cup 180 ml buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Add-Ins / Toppings
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
  • Cream cheese frosting
  • Powdered sugar
  • Orange zest

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven and prepare muffin pan.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients together.
  3. Mix wet ingredients until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry mixtures gently.
  5. Bake 18–20 minutes until set.

Notes

  • Avoid overmixing for soft texture.
  • Use fresh spices for stronger flavor.
  • Store properly to maintain moisture.