Gingerbread Muffins

Amount	Measure	Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4	cup	dark brown sugar -- packed
1/2	cup	molasses
1/4	cup	unsweetened applesauce
4	tablespoons	unsalted butter -- melted
1	whole	egg
2	cups	all-purpose flour
1	teaspoon	baking powder
1	teaspoon	ground ginger
1	teaspoon	candied ginger root -- minced fine
1/4	teaspoon	salt
1/2	teaspoon	baking soda
1/2	teaspoon	ground cinnamon
1/4	teaspoon	ground allspice
1/4	teaspoon	ground cloves

Heat oven to 400°F. Grease muffin tins or use paper baking cups.

In large bowl mix brown sugar, egg, applesauce, molasses, and butter together.

Add dry ingredients and mix until just moistened.

Divide batter between 12 cups.

Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes clean.

Remove to cooling rack.

Makes 12 servings

Per Serving: 174 Calories; 4g Fat (23.1% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 31g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 28mg Cholesterol; 151mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain (Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 1 Other Carbohydrates.