Ginger Muffins Recipe
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Ginger Muffins

By: Erlene Cornelius 
"For fun, I give my friends this recipe along with a do-it-yourself muffin kit. It includes oven-ready batter in a decorative jar and a few finished muffins to nibble as a sample."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (26)

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 30 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sour milk*

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and molasses; mix well. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour milk, mixing just until blended. Fill greased muffin cups half full. Bake at 350 degrees F for 16-20 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note: To sour milk, place 1 tablespoon white vinegar in measuring cup; add enough milk to measure 1 cup.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2008 by SQUIA   view full review
I cut the molasses to 3/4 cup as well, and substituted whole wheat flour. They were...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2006 by AmyHelene   view full review
These were really good and easy to prepare. I only gave them a 4 star because I think I will...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2007 by Sheri S.   view full review
I halved this recipe and then added an extra half tsp. of cinnamon and ginger. (The ginger...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2010 by geri   view full review
These are really good. Listen to the "fill half full" direction, as I filled more and it stuck...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2011 by Nicole   view full review
pretty good - used half whole wheat flour and half white wheat flour - might try to add a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2010 by lisa_simpsonlk   view full review
Excellent recipe! So easy and delicious. Friends and office coworkers are very happy with this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2009 by Kym Fischer   view full review
I doubled the amount of cinnamon and added clove and nutmeg for a truly spicy flavor, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2011 by smith22   view full review
These are wonderful. I cut the sugar in half and added 1/2 cup of crystalized ginger. I also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2011 by JulieRose   view full review
Fantastic muffins, soft, light, tasty. Made these with shortening and have also made with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2008 by Lynna_Maria   view full review
If you like ginger snaps, you'll love these muffins. I was surprised that five children (3...

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