Molasses Muffins

13 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 c. butter, margarine or Crisco (or parts of each)
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 c. molasses
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 c. buttermilk
  • 4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. ginger or nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • chopped nuts (optional)
  • chopped raisins (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream butter, sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.
  2. 2
    Add molasses and blend.
  3. 3
    Add soda to buttermilk and set aside.
  4. 4
    Combine flour, baking powder and spices.
  5. 5
    Add to creamed mixture, alternating with buttermilk.
  6. 6
    Add vanilla, nuts and raisins, if desired.
  7. 7
    Bake in greased muffin pans at 350° about 25 minutes. Makes 18.
  8. 8
    Good with a lemon glaze.

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