Ginger Muffins

Like dessert for breakfast. These are very popular around here.

1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup hot water
1 3/4 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/4 cup hot water

Combine butter, sugar, egg, molasses and first amount of hot water in mixing bowl. Beat together well.

Measure next six dry ingredients into same bowl. Stir together.

Gradually stir hot water into batter. Fill greased muffin tins 3/4 full. Bake in 400°F oven for 20-25 minutes until inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 minutes, then remove. Makes 12 muffins.

~ Charmin