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Autumn Spice Gingerbread Muffins Recipe

Autumn Spice Gingerbread Muffins

As the crisp air of autumn rolls in and the leaves begin to change, there's nothing quite like the comforting aroma of fresh-baked goods filling your kitchen. These muffins are not only delicious but also infused with warm, cozy spices that define fall.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp ground cloves
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup molasses
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Muffin tin (12-cup)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Toothpick
  • Wire Rack
  • Parchment Paper (optional)

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your muffin tin with paper liners or grease each cup.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Add molasses and eggs to the butter mixture, mixing until fully combined.
  5. Step 5: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Step 6: Stir in vanilla extract.
  7. Step 7: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Step 9: Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 2 months.