Holiday Gingerbread Muffins

Description: A wonderful treat to make for the holidays. If you make Gingerbread or fruitcake (heh) you really should try something different like these, You just might love them! 8)

Ingredients:

• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup applesauce
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon clove
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• sugar, to sprinkle

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Grease 12 muffin cup/tins.
3. In medium bowl, beat the egg, applesauce, oil, molasses and 1/2 cup sugar.
4. Combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl and add to first mixture.
5. Stir in the water, mixing well.
6. Fill the muffin cups two-thirds full.
7. Lightly sprinkle with sugar.
8. Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until done.