How to Make Gingerbread Muffins - A Step-by-Step Guide

Who doesn't love the warm and comforting flavors of gingerbread during the holiday season? Gingerbread cookies and houses are often the stars of the show, but have you ever tried gingerbread muffins? These delightful treats are a perfect way to enjoy the flavors of gingerbread in a convenient and portable form. Whether you're hosting a brunch, need a quick grab-and-go breakfast, or simply want to satisfy your gingerbread craving, these muffins are sure to please.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup applesauce
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup boiling water
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Combine 1/2 cup sugar, applesauce, molasses, vegetable oil, and egg in a medium bowl; beat with an electric mixer until combined.
  • Stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg in a separate bowl. Add flour mixture to applesauce mixture, stirring until combined. Add water; mix until well combined. Pour batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. Sprinkle lightly with remaining sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    149 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 210mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 129mg