Gingerbread cupcakes

16 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsAll-purpose flour
1teaspoonBaking powder
1teaspoonGround ginger
1teaspoonGround cinnamon
½teaspoonBaking soda
2eachesEgg whies; slightly beaten
cupMolasses
cupWater
6tablespoonsCooking oil
Sifted powdered sugar; optional

Directions

Line 16 2½ inch muffin cups with paper bake cups; set aside. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, soda, and salt.

In a small mixing bowl, stir together the egg white, molasses, water, and oil. Stir molasses mixture into flour mixture just till blended.

Spoon into prepared muffin cups.

Bake in a 350* oven for 15-20 minutes or till cupcakes spring back when pressed lightly in center. If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve warm or cool.