Gingerbread Streusel Raisin Muffins

 

Ingredients

 

Makes 12 muffins

• 1 cup raisins

• 1/2 cup boiling water

• 1/3 cup margarine or butter, softened

• 3/4 cup Molasses

• 1 egg

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon ginger 

Topping

• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

• 1/4 cup chopped nuts

• 3 tablespoons margarine or butter

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

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Method:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease bottoms only of 12 muffin cups or line with paper baking cups.

2. In small bowl, cover raisins with boiling water; let stand 5 minutes. In large bowl, beat 1/3 cup margarine and molasses until fluffy. Add egg; beat well.

3. Stir in 2 cups flour, baking soda, salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and ginger. Blend just until dry ingredients are moistened.

4. Gently stir in raisins and water. Fill prepared muffin cups 3/4 full.

5. For topping, combine all ingredients in small bowl. Sprinkle over muffins.

6. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan. Serve warm.