GINGERBREAD MUFFIN TOP COOKIES

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We came up with this unique recipe for muffin tops that don't require a special baking pan. The flavor is similar to mouthwatering molasses cookies.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 7 muffin tops.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
3/4 cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon coarse sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Drop by 1/4 cupfuls 2 in. apart onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until set. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 437mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.