Best 11 Raisin Gingerbread Muffins Recipes

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Raisin gingerbread muffins are a delicious and festive treat that can be enjoyed during the holiday season or anytime of year. They are moist, flavorful, and packed with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Raisins add a touch of sweetness and texture to these muffins, making them a perfect snack or dessert. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of these delicious muffins that will be sure to please everyone.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

GINGERBREAD MUFFINS



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Provided by Micah A Leal

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/3 cup molasses
2 tablesoons vegetable oil
1 large egg
2 tablespoons hot water
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespons butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 Pinch cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line standard size muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Make Muffins: In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, molasses, vegetable oil, egg, and hot water until smooth. Add liquid mixture to dry mixture and whisk until no dry pockets of flour remain. Divide batter among 10 of the lined muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake until the center of the muffins springs back to the touch and a toothpick inserted comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
  • Make Frosting: Beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth, about 1 minute. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon and mix on low until combined. Increase speed to medium high and beat until lightened and fluffy. Transfer Frosting to a piping bag with a star tip and pipe small swirls in the center of each crater on the top of each muffin.

GINGERBREAD MUFFINS



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An easy-to-make delightful treat! Irresistible and divine with tea, these gingerbread muffins will fill your kitchen with the smell of the holidays. Passed down to me from my mother-in-law. My husband grew up on these muffins and still loves them!

Provided by Melissa Kosswig

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup white sugar
¼ cup applesauce
¼ cup molasses
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup boiling water
1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Combine 1/2 cup sugar, applesauce, molasses, vegetable oil, and egg in a medium bowl; beat with an electric mixer until combined.
  • Stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg in a separate bowl. Add flour mixture to applesauce mixture, stirring until combined. Add water; mix until well combined. Pour batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. Sprinkle lightly with remaining sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 210.4 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

RAISIN GINGERBREAD MUFFINS



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These muffins are my husband's favorite year-round. He likes them warm and topped with cream cheese and confectioners' sugar. I like them because they're easy to make and they freeze beautifully.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield About 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup molasses
2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup golden raisins

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in sour cream and molasses. Combine 2 cups flour, baking soda, ginger, allspice and cinnamon; add to creamed mixture just until moistened. Toss the raisins with the remaining flour; stir into batter., Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts :

BAKERY STYLE GINGERBREAD MUFFINS



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This easy recipe for Bakery Style Gingerbread Muffins is filled with the comforting spices of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves! Grab a muffin, and cozy up with your favorite warm drink!

Provided by A Kitchen Addiction

Categories     Breakfast

Time 26m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 Cups all-purpose flour
1/2 Cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/4 teaspoons ginger
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 Cup light or dark molasses, depending on preference
1/2 Cup milk, room temperature
1/2 Cup (8 Tablespoons) butter, melted and cooled (you can also use 1/2 cup melted coconut oil)
2 eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
coarse sugar for sprinkling, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or line with cupcake liners.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together molasses, milk, melted and cooled butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  • Divide batter into 12 muffin cups. Depending on the size of your muffin tin, each cup will be 3/4 full to completely full. Sprinkle with optional coarse sugar.
  • Bake for 8 minutes. Leaving muffins in oven, reduce heat to 350. Bake for an additional 8-10 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Ovens can vary a lot in temperature, so using a toothpick is the easiest way to tell when the muffins are done.
  • Remove to a wire rack to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 32 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 1 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 muffin, Sodium 208 milligrams sodium, Sugar 18 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 1 grams unsaturated fat

GINGERBREAD BRAN MUFFINS



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These muffins start with a hefty cup of toasted bran, along with whole wheat flour for more bran and super-healthy wheat germ. And they're extra tasty with plenty of cozy spices, fragrant fresh ginger and rich, sweet molasses. There's a lot going on in these little muffins! To amp up the flavor even more, try adding orange zest, cranberries or nuts.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup wheat bran
1/2 cup graham or whole wheat flour
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup raisins
3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Spread the wheat bran evenly on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until fragrant and toasted, about 8 minutes. Remove the bran from the oven and increase the heat to 450 degrees.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the toasted bran, graham flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and cloves. In a large bowl, whisk together the molasses, vegetable oil, dark brown sugar and eggs. Stir in the buttermilk, raisins and ginger.
  • Gently stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, just until everything is evenly moistened. Don't overdo it.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cups. Transfer to the oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F. Bake until the tops are nice and puffed and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached, 22 to 25 minutes. Transfer the muffins to a rack to cool completely.

GINGERBREAD MUFFINS



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Growing up, I adored my mom's gingerbread cake with lemon sauce, so I re-created the combination for my family. The spice- and molasses-flavored muffins spread with homemade lemon curd are a new-generation favorite.-Kelly Trupkiewicz, Fort Collins, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 1 dozen (1 cup lemon curd).

Number Of Ingredients 19

LEMON CURD:
2/3 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
1/3 cup lemon juice
5 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
MUFFINS:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup molasses

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and lemon juice until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; gently stir in butter and lemon zest until blended. Pour into a large bowl; cover surface with plastic wrap. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, salt and cloves. In another bowl, combine the egg, milk, oil and molasses until smooth; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm with lemon curd.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

HOLIDAY GINGERBREAD MUFFINS



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A wonderful treat to make for the holidays. If you make Gingerbread or fruitcake (heh) you really should try something different like these, You just might love them! 8)

Provided by OceanIvy

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 egg
1/4 cup applesauce
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup boiling water
sugar, to sprinkle

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Grease 12 muffin cup/tins.
  • In medium bowl, beat the egg, applesauce, oil, molasses and 1/2 cup sugar.
  • Combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl and add to first mixture.
  • Stir in the water, mixing well.
  • Fill the muffin cups two-thirds full.
  • Lightly sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until done.

TRIPLE-GINGER MUFFINS



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A baked good for the true ginger fanatic, these muffins pack some serious spice thanks to the addition of grated fresh ginger, ground ginger and minced crystallized ginger. Molasses, a key ingredient in traditional gingerbread, gives the muffins a beautiful golden hue and helps keep them moist for days - if they last that long. (Any variety of molasses will work here, but there may be some color variation depending on the brand used.) For larger, bakery-style muffins, use a jumbo muffin pan and bake the muffins for a few extra minutes.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     breakfast, brunch, pastries

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup/201 grams granulated sugar
1/2 cup/113 grams unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
2 large eggs, at room temperature
3/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup molasses
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger (from a 2-inch piece)
2 cups/256 grams all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
3/4 cup/108 grams, plus 3 tablespoons/27 grams minced crystallized ginger

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 375 degrees and line a standard muffin tin with paper liners.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, butter, eggs, milk, molasses and grated ginger, and whisk until smooth.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground ginger and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. (Be careful not to overmix! The batter will be slightly lumpy.) Stir in 3/4 cup crystallized ginger, reserving the remaining 3 tablespoons for the topping.
  • Using an ice cream scoop or a large spoon, divide the batter between the 12 muffin cups. Sprinkle the reserved crystallized ginger onto the tops of the muffins, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean and the muffins spring back when lightly pressed. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then carefully transfer muffins to a cooling rack and cool completely.

GINGERBREAD MUFFINS



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Invite family to the dinner table with the spicy aroma and delicious flavor of sweet muffins.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Decorator sugar crystals, if desired
1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips, melted, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottoms only of 12 regular-size muffin cups with shortening, or place paper baking cup in each muffin cup.
  • In large bowl, beat brown sugar, molasses, milk, oil and egg with spoon. Stir in remaining ingredients except decorator sugar crystals and melted baking chips just until flour is moistened. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Sprinkle with sugar crystals.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Drizzle with melted baking chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

GINGERBREAD MUFFINS



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Make up this batter and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks to bake as you need muffins. These are excellent and so easy.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 36 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 eggs
1 cup molasses
1 cup brown sugar
3 1/2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1/2 lb butter, melted
1 cup hot water

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Bake in paper lined muffin tins at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Batter will keep for 2 weeks in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.8, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 29.1, Sodium 161.4, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 11.2, Protein 1.9

GINGERBREAD-PEAR MUFFINS



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A beautiful combination of ginger, molasses, and pear makes these muffins moist and flavorful.

Provided by inspirepassion

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
¾ cup molasses
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 pear - peeled, cored, and diced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
  • Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt together in a large bowl. Beat eggs in a separate bowl; stir in buttermilk, molasses, and vegetable oil until smooth. Mix buttermilk mixture into flour mixture until batter is just moistened; fold in pears. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 31.8 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 283.5 mg, Sugar 17.9 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your muffins the best flavor and texture. If you can, use organic ingredients whenever possible.
  • Measure your ingredients accurately: This is important for any baking recipe, but it's especially important for muffins. If you don't measure your ingredients accurately, your muffins may not turn out as expected.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make your muffins tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the muffin cups evenly: This will help to ensure that your muffins bake evenly.
  • Bake the muffins at the right temperature: The temperature of your oven will also affect the texture of your muffins. Bake the muffins at the temperature specified in the recipe.
  • Let the muffins cool before frosting them: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Raisin gingerbread muffins are a delicious and festive treat that can be enjoyed all year round. They're perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make these muffins at home and enjoy them with your family and friends. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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