Glazed Gingerbread Muffins
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful glazed gingerbread muffins, infused with warm spices and topped with a zesty lemon glaze. Perfect for holiday gatherings, cozy breakfasts, or afternoon snacks, these muffins are a treat you won’t want to miss. The combination of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves creates a rich flavor profile that’s both comforting and inviting. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or served warm with your favorite beverage. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll have a batch of these delicious muffins ready in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ¾ cup unsulfured or dark molasses
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- Coarse sugar for sprinkling
- ½ cup powdered sugar for glaze
- 1–2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice for glaze
- 1–2 tbsp milk for glaze
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract for optional glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a muffin tray with cooking spray.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine molasses and butter. Microwave until melted, then stir to combine.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt together.
- Mix brown sugar, sour cream (or yogurt), milk, and egg into the molasses mixture.
- Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fill each muffin cup to the top with batter and sprinkle coarse sugar on top if desired.
- Bake for 5 minutes at high temperature; then reduce to 350°F (175°C) for an additional 11–14 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for five minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prepare lemon glaze by mixing powdered sugar with fresh lemon juice until creamy, adjusting for desired consistency.
- Drizzle glaze over cooled muffins as desired. Optionally, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for a vanilla glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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