Gingerbread Man Cupcakes: The Best Festive Treat You’ll Love
Delight in the festive flavors of these Gingerbread Man Cupcakes, perfect for holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, then mix in the molasses and milk.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners 2/3 full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Let cool and frost with powdered sugar frosting.
Notes
- For added decoration, use gingerbread man sprinkles.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Gingerbread, Cupcakes, Festive Treats