Bakery style double chocolate chip gingerbread crumble muffins

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 1/2 cups allpurpose flour

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

1 tsp reserved gingerbread spice mix

1/2 cup milk

a pinch of black pepper

2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

6 tbs butter

1/2 tsp salt

1/8 tsp ground allspice

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/3 cup white chocolate chips

2 eggs

1/2 cup flour

1/4 cup oats

sea salt

1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/3 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup molasses

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup white sugar

1/4 cup butter

1/3 cup dark chocolate chips

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 f. in a small bowl, combine the cinnamon, ground ginger, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, black pepper, and salt. this will be the gingerbread spice mix. set aside one teaspoon for the crumble topping.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the flour, both sugars, baking powder, and gingerbread spice mix. stir well to combine.

Step 3

In a separate mixing bowl, combine the molasses, milk, melted butter, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. whisk very well until fully combined.

Step 4

Stir the molasses mixture into the flour mixture until a smooth batter is formed. if doing in a kitchen mixer, mix on low speed with a paddle attachment for just about 1 minute. stir in the mini chocolate chips until just combined.

Step 5

Prepare the crumble topping. combine all of the ingredients for the crumble in a small mixing bowl, and using your fingers in a 'pinching' motion, mix well until a stiff batter is formed. it takes about 2-3 minutes for the dough to come together. set aside.

Step 6

Line a cupcake tray with 12 tulip style muffin liners. divide the batter equally amongst the muffin liners. if using regular muffin liners, fill each one up to about 3/4 of the way full. these muffins will rise a lot, so i like to use tulip liners as they have higher sides which keeps the batter from spilling out.

Step 7

Bake at 400 f for 7 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350 f with the muffins still in the oven. bake an additional 10-14 minutes until the muffins are set. the best way to tell if they are set is by inserting a toothpick in the centre. if it comes out clear, they're ready.