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Orange Zest Gingerbread Muffins Recipe

Orange Zest Gingerbread Muffins

Welcome to the world of delightful baking with our Orange Zest Gingerbread Muffins. The festive season calls for warm, spiced flavors that evoke coziness and comfort, and what better way to celebrate than with these delicious muffins?
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cups molasses
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 0.5 cups milk

Equipment

  • Muffin tin (standard size)
  • Mixing bowls (medium and large)
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Toothpick (for testing doneness)

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Add the molasses and eggs to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
  5. Step 5: Stir in the orange zest.
  6. Step 6: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
  7. Step 7: Fill the muffin cups about two-thirds full.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  9. Step 9: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

Store your muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or freeze them for up to three months.