LAST-MINUTE GINGERBREAD MUFFINS

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The batter can be made ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator for 3 weeks, so this can be done ahead of time. This also makes a great gift during the holiday season!

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup dark molasses
4 eggs
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Stir in molasses. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Dissolve soda in buttermilk.
  • Combine flour and spices; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
  • Cover and store in refrigerator until ready to bake. Batter can be kept in the refrigerator for 3 weeks.
  • To bake, spoon batter into greased muffin pans, filling 2/3rd's full.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.3, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 41.9, Sodium 177.7, Carbohydrate 47.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 22.3, Protein 4.8

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