Last-Minute Gingerbread Muffins
Savor the warm and comforting flavors of these delightful last-minute gingerbread muffins. Made with a perfect blend of dark molasses, aromatic spices, and fluffy texture, these muffins are a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the muffins | |
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| 1 | cup shortening |
| 1 | cup sugar |
| 1 | cup dark molasses |
| 4 | eggs |
| 2 | teaspoons baking soda |
| 1 | cup buttermilk |
| 4 | cups all-purpose flour |
| 1 | tablespoon ground ginger |
| 1 | teaspoon ground cinnamon |
| 1 | teaspoon ground allspice |
| 1⁄2 | teaspoon ground nutmeg |
Instructions
For the batter | |
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| 1. | Cream the shortening, gradually adding sugar and beating until light and fluffy. |
| 2. | Stir in the molasses, then add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. |
| 3. | Dissolve the baking soda in the buttermilk. |
| 4. | Combine the all-purpose flour and spices; add to the creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk, beating well after each addition. |
| 5. | Cover and store the batter in the refrigerator until ready to bake. The batter can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. |
| 6. | To bake, spoon the batter into greased muffin pans, filling them 2/3 full. |
| 7. | Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 322.3 kcal |
| Protein | 4.8 g |
| Fat | 12.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 47.4 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Sugar | 22.3 g |
Published on Aug 15, 2024 by Luminița