Spice Muffins 

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease well with butter.

2. Step 2

   In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, swirling frequently, until the foam subsides and the milk solids turn golden brown and smell nutty. Pour the brown butter into a medium bowl. Whisk in the maple syrup, molasses and stout. Follow with the egg.

3. Step 3

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cardamom, cinnamon, allspice and ground ginger. Pour in the butter mixture and stir until combined and smooth. Fold in the sliced ginger, if using, until evenly distributed.

4. Step 4

   Divide batter among prepared muffin tins and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Let cool completely. Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to one week.