Gingerbread Muffins

Health score
1%
Gingerbread Muffins
70 min.
12
252kcal

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Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of the holiday season with these delightful Gingerbread Muffins! Perfect for a cozy morning meal or a festive brunch, these muffins are a delicious way to start your day. With a rich blend of spices like ground ginger, cinnamon, and allspice, each bite transports you to a winter wonderland, making them an ideal treat for gatherings or quiet mornings at home.

What sets these muffins apart is their moist texture, thanks to the combination of molasses and vegetable oil, which not only adds depth of flavor but also keeps them tender. The addition of brown sugar enhances the sweetness, while a hint of vanilla from the melted baking chips drizzled on top provides a delightful finishing touch. Whether you enjoy them plain or adorned with sparkling sugar crystals, these muffins are sure to impress family and friends alike.

Ready in just 70 minutes and yielding 12 scrumptious servings, this recipe is as easy to make as it is enjoyable to eat. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked gingerbread. These muffins are not just a treat; they are a celebration of flavor and warmth that will make your mornings brighter!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup blackstrap molasses 
  • 0.3 cup milk 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  •  eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoon ground ginger 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground allspice 
  • serving evaporated cane juice 
  • 0.5 cup peppermint candies white melted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • toothpicks
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottoms only of 12 regular-size muffin cups with shortening, or place paper baking cup in each muffin cup.
  2. In large bowl, beat brown sugar, molasses, milk, oil and egg with spoon. Stir in remaining ingredients except decorator sugar crystals and melted baking chips just until flour is moistened. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  3. Sprinkle with sugar crystals.
  4. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  5. Drizzle with melted baking chips.

Nutrition Facts

Calories252kcal
Protein5.24%
Fat36.13%
Carbs58.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.42
Glycemic Load
16.33
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
6.5043477920572%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:251.67kcal
12.58%
Fat:10.26g
15.78%
Saturated Fat:4.13g
25.79%
Carbohydrates:37.46g
12.49%
Net Carbohydrates:36.82g
13.39%
Sugar:21.02g
23.36%
Cholesterol:14.45mg
4.82%
Sodium:198.7mg
8.64%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.35g
6.7%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.64%
Selenium:10.97µg
15.67%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.65%
Vitamin K:11.26µg
10.72%
Magnesium:40.79mg
10.2%
Iron:1.81mg
10.04%
Folate:39.94µg
9.98%
Calcium:81.84mg
8.18%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.63%
Potassium:251.73mg
7.19%
Vitamin B3:1.39mg
6.97%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.84%
Copper:0.1mg
5.23%
Phosphorus:48.83mg
4.88%
Vitamin E:0.55mg
3.68%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.93%
Fiber:0.64g
2.56%
Zinc:0.27mg
1.81%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.15%