Gingerbread muffins are perfect for putting co-workers in the mood for the holidays.

INGREDIENTS

2½ cups flour

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoonground cinnamon

1 teaspoonbaking powder

¼ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

¼ cup melted butter

½ cup brown sugar packed

½ cup molasses

1 large egg

1 cup milk

1/3 sour cream

2 tablespoons sparkling sugar

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with nonstick cooking spray.

In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

In a separate large bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar.

Whisk in molasses.

Add egg, and whisk to combine.

Add milk and sour cream; whisk until well-combined.

Add flour mixture, and whisk until just combined.

Scoop into muffin cups. The cups will be full.

Sprinkle the tops with coarse sugar, if using.

Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until when a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.