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Autumn Spice Gingerbread Muffins Recipe

Autumn Spice Gingerbread Muffins

As the leaves turn golden and the air becomes crisp, there's nothing quite like the warmth of homemade baked goods to celebrate the beauty of autumn. Enter the Autumn Spice Gingerbread Muffins—a delightful treat that encapsulates the essence of the 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: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp ground cloves
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 0.5 cup molasses
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.25 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Toothpick or cake tester

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Step 2: Prepare the muffin tin by lining it with paper liners or greasing it with non-stick spray.
  3. Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  4. Step 4: In a large bowl, combine applesauce, molasses, brown sugar, egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated.
  5. Step 5: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Step 6: If using, fold in the chopped nuts.
  7. Step 7: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  9. Step 9: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. They freeze well for up to three months.