Description
Get ready to fall in love with the rich, old-fashioned taste of Sailor Jacks Spice Muffins. With deep molasses flavor and a medley of warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and ginger, these muffins are soft, chewy, and packed with comforting bakery-shop charm. Ideal for a quick breakfast, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a cozy treat by the fire, they make a great addition to your go-to easy recipe list. Whether you’re looking for breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, or healthy snacks with bold flavor, these muffins deliver every time.
Ingredients
0.5 cup butter
0.5 cup brown sugar
1 cup molasses
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1.5 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
0.25 teaspoon salt
1 cup hot water
Instructions
1. Cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Mix in molasses and beat in the egg until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and salt.
4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
5. Stir in the hot water slowly until the batter is smooth.
6. Spoon batter into greased or lined muffin tins, filling each about 2/3 full.
7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool slightly before serving or storing.
Notes
Avoid using blackstrap molasses for this recipe—it can be too bitter.
For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of nutmeg or a splash of vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: easy recipe, breakfast ideas, healthy snack, molasses muffins, spice muffins