Sugar 'n Spice Mini Gingerbread Muffins
Description
Full of sugar 'n spice, these mini gingerbread muffins are a family favorite for holiday parties and potlucks.
Ingredients
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2/3 cup light molasses
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1/2 cup margarine, softened
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1/4 cup white sugar
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1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
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1 egg
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2 teaspoons lemon zest
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 (8 ounce) container low-fat sour cream
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease two 24-cup mini muffin pans.
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Combine molasses, margarine, white sugar, brown sugar, egg, lemon zest, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves in a large bowl. Beat using an electric mixer at medium speed until well mixed. Add flour and sour cream; continue beating until well mixed.
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Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.
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Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 10 to 12 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before removing from the pans.