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Sailor Jacks

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2/3 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tablespoons water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease two 12-cup muffin tins.
  • Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and all spices in a bowl.
  • In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time, then add molasses and buttermilk.
  • Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined, then stir in hot water and raisins.
  • Fill muffin cups just over halfway with batter.
  • Bake 20–24 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla, and 2–3 tbsp water for icing.
  • Drizzle icing over warm muffins or dip muffin tops.

Notes

Spiced muffins with warm molasses and raisins—like a cozy gingerbread cake with a sweet glaze.
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