Cinnamon Ginger Spice Muffins (Print Version)

Aromatic muffins with cinnamon, ginger, inviting warmth and comfort. Easy to make for breakfast or tea.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
07 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 1 cup whole milk
12 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
13 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Optional Add-ins

14 - 1/2 cup chopped crystallized ginger
15 - 1/2 cup raisins or chopped nuts

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cavity.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly blended.
03 - In a separate medium bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly. Add the milk, vegetable oil or melted butter, and vanilla extract, whisking to fully combine.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing for optimal texture.
05 - Gently fold in crystallized ginger and raisins or chopped nuts if desired.
06 - Distribute batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each well about two-thirds full.
07 - Bake on the center rack for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses familiar pantry staples you probably already have
  • Perfectly spiced for cozy mornings or as an after-school snack
  • Ready start to finish in just over half an hour
  • Easily customizable with tasty add-ins or healthier swaps
02 -
  • High in comforting spices and just the right amount of sweetness
  • Vegetarian and adaptable to be dairy free with plant milk
  • Stays fluffy even after freezing or storing
03 -
  • Never overmix the batter or your muffins may turn out tough Just stir until combined
  • Try lightly dusting the tops with cinnamon sugar before baking for extra sparkle and crunch
  • For bakery style domes use room temperature ingredients and bake at the higher temperature for the first five minutes then lower it slightly for even rising

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