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Autumn Spice Gingerbread Muffins Recipe

Autumn Spice Gingerbread Muffins

As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, there’s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked Autumn Spice Gingerbread Muffins wafting through your home. These muffins are a delightful blend of warm spices, rich molasses, and buttery goodness, making them the perfect treat for the fall season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp ground cloves
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup molasses
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Cooling Rack

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Step 2: Line your muffin tin with paper liners.
  3. Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt.
  4. Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Step 5: Mix in molasses until well combined.
  6. Step 6: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
  7. Step 7: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  8. Step 8: Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with batter.
  9. Step 9: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  10. Step 10: Allow muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

These muffins can be frozen for later enjoyment. Allow to cool completely before wrapping tightly for storage.