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Spiced Gingerbread Muffins with Coffee
Dominique

Best Bakery-Style Gingerbread Muffins

These delightful bakery-style gingerbread muffins are perfectly spiced and moist, making them an ideal treat for breakfast or a snack. With a soft texture and warm ginger notes, they bring the cozy flavors of gingerbread to your table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Muffin Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 Cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 Cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/2 Cup molasses light or dark, depending on preference
  • 1/2 Cup milk room temperature
  • 1/2 Cup butter melted and cooled (or 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or vegetable oil)
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • coarse sugar for sprinkling, optional

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • Large bowl
  • Separate bowl
  • Whisk
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and prepare a muffin tin with non-stick spray or liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the molasses, milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  4. Divide the batter evenly into 12 muffin cups, filling them 3/4 to completely full, then sprinkle with optional coarse sugar.
  5. Bake for 8 minutes at 400°F, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and bake for another 8-10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
  6. Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely, then store them in an airtight container.

Notes

Ovens can vary in temperature, so use a toothpick to check for doneness. Store cooled muffins in an airtight container. Melted coconut oil or vegetable oil can be used as a substitute for butter.