WALNUT GINGERBREAD MUFFINS

Walnut Gingerbread Muffins image

My mom would always have these muffins on hand when I was growing up. They were a special, sweet little treat any time of day!-Ann Bush, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
3/4 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped black walnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in buttermilk and molasses. Combine the flour, salt, ginger, baking soda, nutmeg and allspice; add to creamed mixture just until moistened Fold in dates and walnuts. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 384mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.