Name: Gingerbread Muffins
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 muffins
Ingredients: 1/3 cup light brown sugar; 1/3 cup molasses*; 1/3 cup boiling water; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg yolk (egg white reserved for another use); 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves