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