Gingerbread Muffins

These are perfect for Christmas gifts or for breakfast on Christmas morning. The molasses, brown sugar, all spice and the other ingredients make these true comfort food.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 12 muffins

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup  packed brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup molasses
• 1⁄3 cup  vegetable oil
• 1  egg
• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1⁄2 cup milk

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400 F.
2. Grease bottoms only of 12 medium muffin cups, 2 1/2 × 1 1/4 inches, or place paper baking cup in each muffin cup.
3. Beat brown sugar, molasses, milk, oil and egg in large bowl, using spoon.
4. Stir in remaining ingredients just until flour is moistened.
5. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
6. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
7. Immediately remove from pan to wire rack.
8. Serve warm if desired.