Description
Indulge in the warmth of the holidays with these delicious Glazed Gingerbread Muffins. Bursting with the rich flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, these muffins are a delightful treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or enjoying a cozy breakfast at home, their tender texture and zesty lemon glaze will leave your taste buds dancing. Quick and easy to prepare, these muffins are perfect for bakers of all levels. Customize them with nuts or chocolate chips for an extra special touch. Bake a batch today and enjoy the comforting aroma that fills your kitchen!
Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsulfured or dark molasses
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2⅔ cup flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup sour cream (or plain yogurt)
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and prepare a muffin tray with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, microwave molasses and butter until melted; stir to combine.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, spices, baking soda, and salt together.
- Mix brown sugar, sour cream (or yogurt), milk, and egg into the cooled molasses mixture.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- Fill muffin tray to the top and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F; reduce heat to 350°F and bake an additional 11–14 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack before glazing with lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast & Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Feel free to substitute sour cream with plain yogurt or buttermilk if needed. Customize your muffins by adding nuts or chocolate chips for added flavor.