Best 3 Gingerbread Muffin Top Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of Gingerbread Muffin Top Cookies, a symphony of flavors that will captivate your taste buds. These bite-sized treats are a delightful fusion of classic gingerbread and soft muffin textures, offering a delightful combination of chewy and crispy. They are simple to make, requiring just a handful of ingredients, and can be customized with your favorite mix-ins. Discover the joy of baking with three enticing recipes: the classic Gingerbread Muffin Top Cookies, the zesty Lemon Gingerbread Muffin Top Cookies infused with vibrant lemon zest, and the indulgent Chocolate Chip Gingerbread Muffin Top Cookies, where rich chocolate chips add an extra layer of decadence. Each recipe offers a unique twist on this beloved holiday treat, ensuring there's a perfect cookie for every palate.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

GINGERBREAD MUFFINS



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Invite family to the dinner table with the spicy aroma and delicious flavor of sweet muffins.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
2 cups Gold Medal™ 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
Decorator sugar crystals, if desired
1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips, melted, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottoms only of 12 regular-size muffin cups with shortening, or place paper baking cup in each muffin cup.
  • In large bowl, beat brown sugar, molasses, milk, oil and egg with spoon. Stir in remaining ingredients except decorator sugar crystals and melted baking chips just until flour is moistened. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Sprinkle with sugar crystals.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Drizzle with melted baking chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

GINGERBREAD MUFFINS



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An easy-to-make delightful treat! Irresistible and divine with tea, these gingerbread muffins will fill your kitchen with the smell of the holidays. Passed down to me from my mother-in-law. My husband grew up on these muffins and still loves them!

Provided by Melissa Kosswig

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup white sugar
¼ cup applesauce
¼ cup molasses
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup boiling water
1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Combine 1/2 cup sugar, applesauce, molasses, vegetable oil, and egg in a medium bowl; beat with an electric mixer until combined.
  • Stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg in a separate bowl. Add flour mixture to applesauce mixture, stirring until combined. Add water; mix until well combined. Pour batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. Sprinkle lightly with remaining sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 210.4 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

GINGERBREAD MUFFINS



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Growing up, I adored my mom's gingerbread cake with lemon sauce, so I re-created the combination for my family. The spice- and molasses-flavored muffins spread with homemade lemon curd are a new-generation favorite.-Kelly Trupkiewicz, Fort Collins, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 1 dozen (1 cup lemon curd).

Number Of Ingredients 19

LEMON CURD:
2/3 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
1/3 cup lemon juice
5 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
MUFFINS:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup molasses

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and lemon juice until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; gently stir in butter and lemon zest until blended. Pour into a large bowl; cover surface with plastic wrap. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, salt and cloves. In another bowl, combine the egg, milk, oil and molasses until smooth; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm with lemon curd.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the cookies will taste. Use real butter, fresh eggs, and pure vanilla extract.
  • Measure your ingredients accurately: This is important for any baking recipe, but especially for cookies. If you don't measure your ingredients correctly, the cookies may not turn out as expected.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the cookies at the right temperature: The cookies should be baked at a temperature of 375 degrees Fahrenheit. If the oven is too hot, the cookies will brown too quickly and may burn. If the oven is too cool, the cookies will not brown properly and may be undercooked.
  • Don't overbake the cookies: Overbaking the cookies will make them dry and crumbly. Bake the cookies for the amount of time specified in the recipe, or until they are just set.

Conclusion:

These gingerbread muffin-top cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for the holidays. With their soft and chewy texture and sweet and spicy flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a festive and delicious snack, give these gingerbread muffin-top cookies a try.

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