Old-Fashioned Molasses Muffins

Old-Fashioned Molasses Muffins

1/4 C. of ONE of the following: butter, margarine or shortening

3/4 C. molasses

2 1/4 C. unsifted all-purpose flour

1 C. buttermilk

1 t. baking soda

1/4 t. salt

2 t. ground cinnamon

1/4 t. ground cloves

2 t. ground ginger

Beat shortening and molasses together until fluffy. Add flour, buttermilk, soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves and ginger, stirring together just until smooth. Spoon into 12 muffin cups that have been greased and floured. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Makes 12 muffins.