Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 08:37 PM

Christmas Morning Muffins

Christmas Morning Muffins
Makes 12 muffins*

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup canned pumpkin 
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup chopped walnuts (optional) 
1/3 cup hot water

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 325*F.
  • Grease and flour 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Next, add pumpkin, molasses, and sugar, followed by shredded carrot, raisins, and walnuts (optional). Mix well.
  • Mix batter until just moistened, then add hot water and mix until fully blended.
  • Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool on wire rack.
  • Enjoy! :D

    • Mmmmmm… Christmas morning muffins! What a perfect name for this gingerbread-y treat! :D These muffins would be a wonderful addition to a Christmas morning brunch or just an easy, low-key breakfast. They’re moist and sweet with a hint of spicy gingerbread, and include many nutritious ingredients (pumpkin, carrot, raisins, and walnuts) to start your morning off right! :)

    *Note: I have one small gripe about these muffins: They’re a tad on the small side. The batter ended up filling the muffin cups only halfway, which made them short and “disk-like.” If you would like full-sized muffins, double the recipe or just use a mini-muffin tin instead.

    Oh yea, if you would like, add a little powdered sugar to the tops of the muffins. I didn’t have any, but I think it would make an excellent addition!


    Posted by: Tina 19 comments

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    19 Comments on “Christmas Morning Muffins”

    1. #1 Marisa Reply to this comment
      on Dec 16th, 2008 at 9:04 pm

      Looks yummy! Love the raisins.

    2. #2 Bev Reply to this comment
      on Dec 16th, 2008 at 9:06 pm

      These little babies look really good. I want to try them now !!! By the way I just read on Broccoli Hut blog that one of my favorite sandwich thins ( Arnold Select ) has sucralose In them . I just bought some more of them. I guess I should of read clear down the end of ingredients. :(

    3. #3 Kath Reply to this comment
      on Dec 16th, 2008 at 9:10 pm

      GORGEOUS photos!!

    4. #4 Caroline F Reply to this comment
      on Dec 16th, 2008 at 9:41 pm

      Cutie patooties! They sound awesome, gotta love all things christmas-flavored! :)

    5. #5 K Reply to this comment
      on Dec 16th, 2008 at 9:43 pm

      LOVE that plate! Thanks for the recipe!

    6. #6 VeggieGirl Reply to this comment
      on Dec 16th, 2008 at 9:44 pm

      Perfect treat to enjoy in the morning – or anytime!!

    7. #7 Erin Reply to this comment
      on Dec 16th, 2008 at 10:26 pm

      Those are adorable! Maybe you need to put a bunch of cream cheese frosting in between two of them and make a sandwich. Just a thought…

    8. #8 Lacey Reply to this comment
      on Dec 16th, 2008 at 10:35 pm

      mmmm i like the look of the cross section!!

    9. #9 Sara Reply to this comment
      on Dec 16th, 2008 at 10:38 pm

      These look delicious! I’ll definately be making these this weekend.

    10. #10 Melissa Reply to this comment
      on Dec 16th, 2008 at 10:44 pm

      I love wonderful and they look very yummy!!

    11. #11 Melissa S. Reply to this comment
      on Dec 16th, 2008 at 10:53 pm

      Mmm! those look really really good! great recipe!

    12. #12 Pearl Reply to this comment
      on Dec 17th, 2008 at 2:21 am

      While I was baking today, Giada was on and she was describing this carrot cake that she would gift out during the holidays. I remember thinking to myself, “Hm… never tried a carrot cake before, but don’t really want to bake an entire cake.” How perfect that you made muffins! They are adorable!

    13. #13 coco Reply to this comment
      on Dec 17th, 2008 at 5:00 am

      it looks great!!!! Love the name you put for it ;D

    14. #14 Sabs Reply to this comment
      on Dec 17th, 2008 at 5:04 am

      Wow! These look yummie! I am going to make them this weekend!

    15. #15 Robin Reply to this comment
      on Dec 17th, 2008 at 6:53 am

      Hi there, these look so good I included them on my round-up of healthy, tasty holiday food here: http://fitnessandfood.today.com/2008/12/16/healthy-happy-holiday-food/

      Thanks for posting, I love your site!

    16. #16 Michelle Reply to this comment
      on Dec 17th, 2008 at 7:00 am

      Those look so yummy! Thanks for the recipe!

    17. #17 zestycook Reply to this comment
      on Dec 17th, 2008 at 7:08 am

      Tina, These muffins look so good! Great treat this morning!

      zesty

    18. #18 Krista Reply to this comment
      on Dec 17th, 2008 at 9:20 am

      Your muffins look delish and I LOVE that plate!! :)

    19. #19 Meg Reply to this comment
      on Dec 17th, 2008 at 11:48 am

      YUM!

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