Delicious and moist gingerbread muffins with a hint of warm spices

Enjoy the warm flavors of gingerbread in muffin form with these delicious and moist gingerbread muffins. Made with a blend of aromatic spices and molasses, these muffins are perfect for the holiday season. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed as a breakfast treat or a sweet snack. The combination of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves gives these muffins a delightful and comforting taste that will surely impress your family and friends. So, grab your apron and get ready to bake some scrumptious gingerbread muffins!

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin pan with liners or grease with cooking spray.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. In a separate large bowl, combine the melted butter, molasses, milk, sour cream, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Divide the batter equally among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
7. Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Serve the gingerbread muffins warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

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