Best 4 Holiday Gingerbread Muffins Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful aroma and warm, cozy flavors of the holiday season with our exquisite Gingerbread Muffins. These delectable treats are a perfect blend of classic gingerbread spices and moist, fluffy muffin texture. Each bite offers a burst of festive cheer, making them an ideal treat for Christmas morning breakfast, holiday parties, or simply as a sweet snack to enjoy by the fireplace. With three variations to choose from, including a gluten-free option, our Gingerbread Muffins cater to everyone's dietary needs and preferences. Dive into the classic Original Gingerbread Muffins, tantalize your taste buds with the Chocolate Chip Gingerbread Muffins, or savor the wholesome goodness of the Gluten-Free Gingerbread Muffins. Whichever you choose, these muffins promise to deliver a delightful culinary experience that will warm your heart and fill your home with the spirit of the holidays.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKERY STYLE GINGERBREAD MUFFINS



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This easy recipe for Bakery Style Gingerbread Muffins is filled with the comforting spices of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves! Grab a muffin, and cozy up with your favorite warm drink!

Provided by A Kitchen Addiction

Categories     Breakfast

Time 26m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 Cups all-purpose flour
1/2 Cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/4 teaspoons ginger
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 Cup light or dark molasses, depending on preference
1/2 Cup milk, room temperature
1/2 Cup (8 Tablespoons) butter, melted and cooled (you can also use 1/2 cup melted coconut oil)
2 eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
coarse sugar for sprinkling, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or line with cupcake liners.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together molasses, milk, melted and cooled butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  • Divide batter into 12 muffin cups. Depending on the size of your muffin tin, each cup will be 3/4 full to completely full. Sprinkle with optional coarse sugar.
  • Bake for 8 minutes. Leaving muffins in oven, reduce heat to 350. Bake for an additional 8-10 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Ovens can vary a lot in temperature, so using a toothpick is the easiest way to tell when the muffins are done.
  • Remove to a wire rack to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 32 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 1 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 muffin, Sodium 208 milligrams sodium, Sugar 18 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 1 grams unsaturated fat

HOLIDAY BREAKFAST GINGERBREAD MUFFINS



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Make and share this Holiday Breakfast Gingerbread Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Olha7397

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup hard margarine, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2/3 cup mild molasses
1/4 cup milk
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Cream margarine and sugar together in large bowl.
  • Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add molasses and milk.
  • Beat until mixed.
  • Combine remaining 7 ingredients in medium bowl.
  • Add to margarine mixture.
  • Stir until just moistened.
  • Fill greased muffin cups 3/4 full.
  • Bake in 375°F oven for about 20 minutes until wooden pick inserted in centre of muffin comes out clean.
  • Let stand in pan for 5 minutes before turning out onto wire rack to cool.
  • Company's Coming Home for The Holidays.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.3, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 56.3, Sodium 308.4, Carbohydrate 42.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 18.9, Protein 4

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

HOLIDAY GINGERBREAD MUFFINS



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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)

Provided by OceanIvy

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

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

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, measure and prepare all your ingredients. This will make the baking process much smoother and faster.
  • Fresh Ingredients: Use the freshest ingredients possible for the best flavor. This includes fresh ginger, molasses, and spices.
  • Follow the Recipe: These recipes are carefully developed and tested, so following the instructions closely will ensure the best results.
  • Don't Overmix: Overmixing the batter can make the muffins tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use Muffin Liners: Muffin liners make it easy to remove the muffins from the pan and keep them from sticking.
  • Bake Until a Toothpick Inserted into the Center Comes Out Clean: This is the best way to tell if the muffins are done baking.
  • Let the Muffins Cool Completely: Before you frost or decorate the muffins, let them cool completely on a wire rack.

Conclusion:

With these recipes, you can easily make delicious gingerbread muffins that are perfect for the holidays. They're moist, flavorful, and packed with warm spices. Whether you're looking for a classic gingerbread muffin or something a little more unique, these recipes have you covered. So preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and get ready to bake some holiday cheer!

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