My daughter made these gingerbread muffins while I was in school, and I took the pictures.
Gingerbread during the holidays is a must, right? Gingerbread is a scent that has been captured in oils and candles, but why not have the real deal going on in your kitchen? And this one can be eaten.
A gingerbread muffin is perfect for the holidays. You don't have to worry about cutting a cake in equal pieces. Just grab a muffin, top it with whipped cream, and you are good to go. And perfect for children too.
Great-Grandma's Gingerbread
2 1/4 all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 tsp. salt
Dash ground cloves
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2/3 c. molasses
1 egg, beaten
3/4 c. boiling water
Combine flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, salt and cloves; set aside. In a mixing bowl, cream sugar and shortening. Add molasses and egg; mix well. Stir in the dry ingredients alternately with water; mix well. Pour into a greased 9 inch square pan, or cup cake liners. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 35-40 minutes (will be less with cupcakes. And I forgot to ask my daughter the baking time). Cool completely. Top with whipped cream.
I can almost smell them! Your photos are always sooo inviting...and the cupcake papers are just adorable too.
ReplyDeleteHow nice Randi enjoys cooking/baking too. Thanks for sharing.
Yeah :) I love Gingerbread and cannot wait to make this...I have always bought a mix but coming from you YUMMO ... Happy Thanksgiving
ReplyDeleteI keep thinking I want to try making Gingerbread but I haven't yet. Can you believe it? You know I love muffins so this looks like the perfect way for me to try it now. These look yummy!
ReplyDeleteI made these this morning and they were FANTASTIC! My son said, "Oh my GOSH these are so good!" YUM!!!!
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