OLD-FASHIONED MOLASSES MUFFINS

Old-Fashioned Molasses Muffins image

The spicy aroma of these muffins in the oven is truly mouthwatering! I've fixed batches for Christmas breakfast...frozen more to snack on later...and sent plenty to school with our youngsters.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 9 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon each ground ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup molasses

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. In another bowl, beat egg, water, oil and molasses. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool in pan for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.