Description
Sailor Jacks Spice Muffins are warm, nostalgic muffins flavored with cinnamon, cloves, and molasses. This easy muffin recipe is perfect for cozy mornings or a sweet afternoon treat. Moist, spiced, and freezer-friendly, these muffins bring old-fashioned flavor to modern kitchens. A must-try spice muffin recipe for fall and winter baking.
Ingredients
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup molasses
1 large egg
½ cup vegetable oil
¾ cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cloves.
3. In another bowl, whisk brown sugar, molasses, egg, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients just until mixed; do not overmix.
5. Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
6. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Keep an eye on baking time; overbaking can dry them out.
Make sure your spices are fresh for maximum flavor.
Feel free to add chopped nuts or raisins for texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Muffins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg