Ginger Snap Muffins 🍯🍪

These Ginger Snap Muffins are the perfect blend of spicy and sweet, capturing the classic flavors of ginger snaps in a soft, fluffy muffin. Whether you're enjoying them for breakfast, as a snack, or with a cup of tea, they're sure to bring a warm, cozy feeling. The hint of molasses gives them a rich flavor, while the crunchy sugar topping adds a delightful texture. Try these muffins warm, slathered with butter or your favorite cream cheese spread!

Ingredients

For the batter

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• ¾ cup molasses
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the topping

• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.

🥄 Make sure to combine the dry ingredients thoroughly to ensure even distribution of flavors!

3. In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, molasses, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just blended. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay!

5. In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon for the topping.

6. Divide the muffin batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mix generously on top of each muffin.

7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

🍯 For an extra touch, you can also drizzle a bit of honey or maple syrup over the top after baking for added sweetness!

Variations

• Dairy-free: Use coconut oil instead of butter and substitute the milk with almond or oat milk for a deliciously moist result! 🌱
• Spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the batter for a surprising kick that pairs wonderfully with the ginger! 🔥
• Fruity: Fold in half a cup of chopped crystallized ginger or dried apricots for an added fruity twist. 🍑
• High altitude: Decrease the baking temperature by 25 degrees and bake for a few minutes longer to prevent over-expansion.

These Ginger Snap Muffins are a delightful treat that everyone will fall in love with. Enjoy the warm flavors and share them with friends and family! 🍽️❤️