Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1 tablespoon grated orange peel

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1/2 teaspoon each ground ginger and ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

3/4 cup water

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1/4 cup dark molasses

1/4 cup each margarine and whipped butter, melted and cooled

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375F. In large mixing bowl combine flouer, sugar, orange peel, baking soda, and spices; set aside.

In small mixing bowl thoroughly combine remaining ingredients; add to flour mixture and stir until mixture is moistened (do not beat or overmix).

Spray twelve 2 1/2-inch diameter muffin pan cups with nonstick cooking spray and fill each with an equal amount of batter (each will be about 3/4 full). Bake in middle of center oven rack for 15 minutes (until muffins are brown and a toothpick, inserted in center, comes out clean). Invert muffins onto wire rack and let cool.