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Gingerbread Muffins

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Global Courses: Baked Goods

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 12 Calories: 786.6

Dietary:

V Vegetarian

Description

This International dessert features Shortening 2 teaspoon Ground ginger, Sugar 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon, Molassas 1/2 teaspoon Cloves, c Pecans; chopped, Baking soda 1 c Raisins. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Directions

In a mixing bowl cream the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
Stir in the molasses, then add the eggs one at a time beating well after each.
Dissolve the soda in a cup with the buttermilk.
In a separate bowl
combine the flour with the spices and
add to the creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk.
Stir in the pecans and raisins.
Store the batter in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
When ready to bake fill greased muffin cups 2/3 full.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes or until done.
To bake unchilled, reduce may be stored for several weeks in the refrigerator.
This is one of my favorite muffin recipes -- even the kids love them!!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 786.6kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 60.5g94%
Saturated Fat 20.8g104%
Cholesterol 1.2mg1%
Sodium 36.6mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 63.9g22%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 63.9g
Protein 2.2g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Gingerbread Muffins