Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Glazed Gingerbread Muffins, your new go-to treat for the holiday season. These tender muffins are infused with warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, creating a delightful aroma that fills your kitchen. Topped with a zesty lemon glaze, they offer a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. Easy to make, these muffins are versatile enough for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack. With 12 servings per batch, they’re ideal for sharing at gatherings or enjoying throughout the week. Bake these flavorful treats and make every moment cozier!
Ingredients
- ¾ cup un-sulphured or dark molasses
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup sour cream (or plain yogurt)
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- Powdered sugar (for glazing)
- Fresh lemon juice (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and coat a muffin tray with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, microwave molasses and butter until melted; stir until combined and let cool.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, and other dry ingredients together.
- Combine brown sugar, sour cream, milk, and egg into cooled molasses mixture; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill muffin cups to the top; sprinkle coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake for 5 minutes at high heat; reduce to 350°F and bake for another 11–14 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack; prepare lemon glaze by mixing powdered sugar with lemon juice.
- Drizzle glaze over cooled muffins before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Don’t overmix the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy. Experiment with spices like nutmeg or cardamom for added flavor.