Holiday Gingerbread Muffins

Ocean~Ivy's Note:

A wonderful treat to make for the holidays. If you make Gingerbread or fruitcake (heh) you really should try something different like these, You just might love them! 8)

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 12 muffins

• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup applesauce
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon clove
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• sugar, to sprinkle

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Grease 12 muffin cup/tins.
3. In medium bowl, beat the egg, applesauce, oil, molasses and 1/2 cup sugar.
4. Combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl and add to first mixture.
5. Stir in the water, mixing well.
6. Fill the muffin cups two-thirds full.
7. Lightly sprinkle with sugar.
8. Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until done.

Reviews

[DCKiki]

Oh my.. these muffins are perfection! On the inside, they're light and fluffy, and the tops of them are a bit crunchy. They have just the right amount of sweetness. My mom and sister couldn't even think of words to describe how wonderful these muffins are, they just went "Mmmmmmnom!" I used 1 c. of whole wheat flour and 1/2 c. all purpose, so I added an extra 1/4 tsp. of baking soda. I got ten big muffins. Thanks for posting!

[jamesmom]

Very good muffins! Nice and moist.

[carole in orlando]

Wonderful!! I made this recipe in an 8x8 cake pan, because my husband doesn't care for muffins. It turned out beautifully and the time was the same. I think next time I will add a little orange zest-you know how we Zaars love to tweak everything! Carole in Orlando