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Gingerbread Muffins Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 180
Enjoy warm, spiced gingerbread muffins perfect for the holiday season or any cozy morning.

Ingredients

Eggs

  • 2 large eggs

Molasses

  • 1/2 cup molasses

Brown Sugar

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)

Unsalted Butter

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)

Hot Water

  • 1/2 cup hot water

Flour

  • 2 cups flour

Baking Soda

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

Ground Ginger

  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger

Ground Cloves

  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
  • Whisk eggs, molasses, and brown sugar until smooth.
  • Add melted butter and hot water; whisk until combined.
  • Mix in sifted flour, baking soda, ginger, and cloves until just combined.
  • Scoop batter into muffin liners and bake for 22-25 minutes.

Notes

Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 2 days for best freshness.
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gingerbread, Muffins