Gingerbread Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup (225 ml) vegetable shortening; 1 cup (225 ml) sugar; 4 large eggs; 1 cup (225 ml) molasses; 1 cup (225 ml) sour cream; 4 cups (950 ml) whole wheat flour; 2 tsp (10 ml) baking soda; 1 tsp (5 ml) baking powder; 2 tsp (10 ml) ground ginger; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) cinnamon; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) allspice; 1 cup (225 ml) raisins; 1 cup (225 ml) chopped pecans, Optional; 2 3oz. pkg cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup (125 ml) butter, softened; 2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla; 4-3/4 cups (1125 ml) powdered sugar, sifted

Servings: persons

1 cup (225 ml) vegetable shortening
1 cup (225 ml) sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup (225 ml) molasses
1 cup (225 ml) sour cream
4 cups (950 ml) whole wheat flour
2 tsp (10 ml) baking soda
1 tsp (5 ml) baking powder
2 tsp (10 ml) ground ginger
1/4 tsp (1 ml) cinnamon
1/4 tsp (1 ml) allspice
1 cup (225 ml) raisins
1 cup (225 ml) chopped pecans, Optional
2 3oz. pkg cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup (125 ml) butter, softened
2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla
4-3/4 cups (1125 ml) powdered sugar, sifted

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["Cream the shortening with the sugar until light and fluffy.", "Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.", "Add the molasses and sour cream.", "Combine the remaining ingredients and add to the sour cream mixture.", "Stir until just moistened and no flour streaks remain.", "Spoon into muffin tins that have been coated with a non-stick spray filling each cup 1/2 full.", "Bake at 375 degrees (200 C.) for 12 to 15 minutes or until done.", "Serve warm.", "Beat together cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until light and fluffy.", "Gradually add 2 cups (475 ml) powdered sugar, beating well.", "Add another 2 1/2 to 2-3/4 cups (650 ml) of powdered sugar to reach spreading consistency.", "This frosts the tops of 24 muffins or top and sides of an 8"" or 9"" two layer cake.", "After frosting, cover and store in refrigerator."]

1821

kcal

Calories

Fat

248

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup (225 ml) vegetable shortening, 1 cup (225 ml) sugar, 4 large eggs, 1 cup (225 ml) molasses, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Gingerbread Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting

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