Best 7 Old Fashioned Molasses Muffins Recipes

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If you're looking for a warm, comforting, and nostalgic breakfast treat, look no further than these Old-Fashioned Molasses Muffins. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients like molasses, brown sugar, and spices, these muffins are a delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors. With a tender, moist crumb and a slightly crisp exterior, they're perfect for enjoying on their own or with your favorite toppings like butter, jam, or honey.

The recipe also includes variations for Blueberry Molasses Muffins and Sourdough Molasses Muffins. The blueberry version adds a burst of juicy sweetness, while the sourdough version offers a slightly tangy flavor and a denser texture. No matter which variation you choose, you're sure to love these delicious and versatile muffins.

Let's cook with our recipes!

MOLASSES BRAN MUFFINS



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This is a muffin recipe that my great-grandmother always made. It makes a great tasting moist muffin.

Provided by Mindy

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Bran Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups skim milk
½ cup molasses
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups bran flakes cereal
½ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 12 cup muffin pan.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate medium bowl, mix skim milk, molasses, egg, and vegetable oil. Mix in the bran cereal. Thoroughly stir in the flour mixture. Transfer to the prepared muffin pan.
  • Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 263.7 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

MOLASSES SPICE MUFFINS



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These muffins are very moist and full of spice. Whole wheat flour adds fiber without taking away any flavor. Try these for breakfast or a wholesome snack.

Provided by Anna

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
½ cup molasses
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons powdered buttermilk
½ cup water
½ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners, or generously grease with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each one. Stir in the molasses. Combine the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, and powdered buttermilk; stir into the molasses mixture alternately with the water. Mix just until blended. Fold in raisins. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top of the muffins spring back when lightly pressed. Cool for about 10 minutes in the pan before removing to cooling racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 52.1 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 130.8 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

DEEP DARK OLD RECIPE BRAN MUFFINS



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Ever wanted to make the really dark bran muffins that have more bran than flour in them? This recipe has been in the family for years and has the date 1910 on the original paper the recipe was written on!! You will NOT be disappointed. Instead of raisins, try using dates, prunes, figs, blueberries, or nuts.

Provided by LorrieT1

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Bran Muffin Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ½ cups wheat bran
1 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
2 eggs
1 ½ cups buttermilk
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup molasses
2 ½ tablespoons vegetable shortening, melted
½ cup chopped raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 18 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners. Whisk the bran, flour, salt, and baking soda in a mixing bowl; set aside.
  • Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl. Whisk in the buttermilk, sugar, molasses, and melted shortening until smooth. Stir in the bran mixture along with the raisins until no dry lumps remain. Pour into the prepared muffin tins, filling them no more than 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 21.5 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 265.8 mg, Sugar 11.9 g

OLD FASHIONED MOLASSES COOKIES



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These are basically a soft ginger snap. I made them for my 8 year olds class and they were fighting over the extras. I also made them for a very sweet older friend who said she hadn't tasted these since her mother made them when she was little, They make a ton and stay fresh for quite awhile. This works perfectly for Christmas or large amounts of company!

Provided by startnover

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 20m

Yield 75 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 1/2 cups margarine
4 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 cup molasses
8 cups flour
4 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon salt
8 teaspoons baking soda

Steps:

  • Cream margarine and sugar, add eggs and molasses.
  • Finally add dry ingredients.
  • Roll in balls size of fifty cent piece.
  • Roll in sugar--do not flatten!
  • bake on greased cookie sheet and bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.8, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 9.9, Sodium 270.4, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 13.2, Protein 1.8

OLD FASHIONED MOLASSES COOKIES



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A real old fashioned molasses cookie for you to sink your teeth into. These cookies are cut out into circles and each one has a decorative raisin in the middle. To make sour milk, just add 1 teaspoon of vinegar to a cup of milk and let it stand for 5 minutes.

Provided by B M Schumaker

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Molasses Cookie Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup white sugar
1 cup shortening
1 cup molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup sour milk
½ cup raisins for decorating

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening until smooth. Stir in the molasses and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; stir into the mixture alternately with the sour milk. Cover the dough and chill for at least one hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).Grease cookie sheets. On a lightly floured surface, roll out about 1/3 of the dough to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into circles about 3 inches in diameter using a cookie cutter or drinking glass. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookies sheets. Place a raisin onto the center of each cookie.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 134.2 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

GRANDMOTHER'S MUFFINS



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Every Sunday morning, our family would go to my grandmother's house for her homemade muffins. I finally got the basic recipe and through years of experimenting I finally came up with the right portions to make them taste like hers. Please try and enjoy.

Provided by Kim Weber

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups. Stir the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl; set aside.
  • Beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add 1 egg and allow it to blend into the butter mixture; beat the vanilla and milk into the mixture with the second egg. Mix the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just incorporated. Divide the dough into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 245.2 mg, Sugar 17.8 g

GINGER MOLASSES MUFFINS



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A closely related muffin that resembles the bran muffin with a subtle taste of ginger to spice up things a little bit more than usual. A very good muffin for those early morning coffee breaks or for breakfast on the go when you are in a hurry.

Provided by Slocan cook

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs (free range)
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup molasses
3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons fresh ginger or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried ginger

Steps:

  • Grease a 12 cup muffin pan and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine all of the dry ingredients in a medium size mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Beat eggs, oil, molasses and milk in a large mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer on slow speed.
  • Pour the dry ingredients into the wet and combine well until glossy and smooth.
  • Add the ginger and just stir until incorporated into the batter.
  • Pour batter evenly into greased muffin cups and fill 2/3 full.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until nicely browned.
  • Remove from oven and set aside for 10 minutes before removing from container. Let cool on wire rack.
  • Enjoy with a spot of butter on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.7, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 16.6, Sodium 76.1, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 10.2, Protein 1.6

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a good-quality molasses. Look for one that is dark and thick, with a strong flavor.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the muffins tough.
  • Fill the muffin cups about 2/3 full. If you fill them too full, the muffins will overflow.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will make the muffins dry.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

These old-fashioned molasses muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast treat. They are perfect for a busy morning or a weekend brunch. Serve them warm with butter and honey or your favorite jam.

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