Description
Indulge in the comfort of freshly baked Glazed Gingerbread Muffins, perfect for adding a touch of warmth to your holiday season. These muffins are infused with a delightful mix of fall spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, creating a rich flavor profile that envelops every bite. The zesty lemon glaze beautifully contrasts the warm spices, making these treats suitable for breakfast, dessert, or as a cozy snack throughout the day. With straightforward instructions and accessible ingredients, these muffins are easy to whip up, making them an ideal choice for bakers of all skill levels. Share them with family and friends during festive gatherings or enjoy them solo with a cup of coffee or tea—either way, they’re sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsulfured or dark molasses
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2⅔ cups flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- Coarse sugar for sprinkling
- For Lemon Glaze: ½ cup powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and coat your muffin tray with cooking spray.
- Melt molasses and butter in a microwave-safe bowl for about one minute; stir until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
- Mix brown sugar, sour cream (or yogurt), milk, and egg into the molasses mixture until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; mix gently until just combined.
- Fill muffin cups to the top with batter and sprinkle coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F; then reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) for another 11–14 minutes until a tester comes out clean.
- Cool briefly in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prepare lemon glaze by mixing powdered sugar with lemon juice until creamy; drizzle over cooled muffins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Feel free to add nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days.