Gingerbread Muffins

It may seem a little odd to make a Christmas favorite in the middle of July but there is a well intentioned reason. One of my co-worker's family members is undergoing chemotherapy and a recent study suggests that ginger reduces nausea post-treatment. So I'm making a batch of these which will hopefully help her out. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers until she makes it through this challenge.


Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter or hard margarine, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2/3 cup mild molasses
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

1. Cream butter and sugar together in large bowl. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
2. Add molasses and milk and beat until mixed.
3. Combine remaining dry ingredients in medium bowl.
4. Add to butter mixture and stir until just moistened.
5. Fill greased muffin cups and bake in 375°F oven for about 18 minutes until wooden pick inserted in centre of muffin comes out clean.
6. Let stand in pan for 5 minutes before turning out onto wire rack to cool.