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Vanilla Bean Gingerbread Muffins Recipe

Vanilla Bean Gingerbread Muffins

Welcome to the delightful world of Vanilla Bean Gingerbread Muffins! As the holiday season approaches, the air becomes filled with the warm, inviting scents of spices and baked goods. These muffins capture that essence perfectly, combining the rich flavors of gingerbread with the aromatic sweetness of vanilla bean.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Paper liners for muffins
  • Mixing bowls (both medium and large)
  • Whisk
  • Electric mixer or mixing spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Step 2: Line your muffin tin with paper liners.
  3. Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  4. Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Step 5: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in molasses and vanilla bean paste.
  6. Step 6: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
  7. Step 7: Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with the batter.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  9. Step 9: Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. They also freeze well for up to 3 months.