Monster Molasses Muffins
Unleash the bold flavors of fall with these irresistible Monster Molasses Muffins, a perfect blend of warm spices and rich molasses in every bite. Soft and tender with a deep caramel sweetness, these muffins combine ground cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg for a cozy, aromatic experience. Packed with buttermilk for a moist texture and just the right amount of brown sugar for balance, they can be customized with chopped walnuts or raisins for a delightful crunch and chew. Quick to prepare in under 15 minutes and baked to perfection in just 20, these muffins are an ideal breakfast, snack, or dessert—delicious served warm with butter or drizzled with honey. Perfect for fall gatherings, holiday mornings, or anytime you crave a comforting treat, these homemade molasses muffins will leave everyone asking for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted
- 0.75 cups Brown sugar, packed
- 0.75 cups Unsulfured molasses
- 0.75 cups Buttermilk
- 2 units Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts (optional)
- 0.5 cups Raisins (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well with nonstick spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and molasses until smooth and fully combined.
Add the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the wet ingredients and whisk until well-blended.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to gently fold everything together until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
If using, fold in the chopped walnuts and raisins for added texture and flavor.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 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 let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature. These Monster Molasses Muffins are perfect with a smear of butter or a drizzle of honey!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3770 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 155.4 g | 199% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.9 g | 360% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 650 mg | 217% | |
| Sodium | 3371 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 561.4 g | 204% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 335.1 g | ||
| Protein | 56.8 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 970 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 26.9 mg | 149% | |
| Potassium | 4447 mg | 95% | |
*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.
