Molasses Ginger Peanut Muffins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 6 tbsp shortening
• 1 egg
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup finely chopped peanuts

Method

1. 1 In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, molasses, water, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, shortening, and egg. Beat thoroughly to mix.
2. 2 Stir in flour and baking powder until just combined. Fold in chopped peanuts.
3. 3 Fill well-greased and floured muffin pans slightly more than halfway full.
4. 4 Bake in a moderate oven (350°F) for 20 minutes or until done.