Gingerbread Mini Muffins
Delight in the cozy flavors of the holiday season with these irresistible Gingerbread Mini Muffins. Bursting with the warm spices of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, these bite-sized treats are perfectly sweetened with molasses and brown sugar for a rich, nostalgic flavor. Quick and easy to prepare, these fluffy muffins come together in just 15 minutes of prep time and bake to perfection in under 12 minutes, making them an ideal last-minute holiday dessert or snack. Whether served fresh from the oven or sprinkled with powdered sugar for an elegant finish, these mini muffins are a festive addition to any gathering. Perfect for breakfast, holiday parties, or gifting, this gingerbread muffin recipe is guaranteed to fill your kitchen with the comforting aroma of the season.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 0.5 cups brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cups molasses
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a mini muffin tin by greasing it or lining it with mini baking cups.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
Add the molasses, egg, milk, and vanilla extract to the wet mixture, and whisk until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Spoon the batter evenly into the mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature. Optionally, you can dust them with powdered sugar for a festive touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2556 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.8 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.6 g | 328% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 492 mg | 164% | |
| Sodium | 1927 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 368.2 g | 134% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 223.7 g | ||
| Protein | 30.5 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 672 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 17.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 2984 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
