Description
Indulge in the warm and inviting flavors of Glazed Gingerbread Muffins, a delightful treat perfect for cozy gatherings or festive celebrations. These muffins are infused with rich spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, creating a comforting aroma that fills your kitchen. Topped with a zesty lemon glaze, they offer a refreshing contrast to the sweet and spiced muffin base. Whether enjoyed with morning coffee or as a wholesome snack during the day, these muffins cater to all occasions. Plus, they are easy to make, ensuring that anyone can whip up a batch in no time. Treat yourself and loved ones to this seasonal delight that is sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup 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
- 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)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice (to taste)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk (to taste)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and prepare a muffin tray with cooking spray.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter with molasses and let cool slightly.
- Whisk together flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Combine the brown sugar, sour cream, milk, and egg into the cooled molasses mixture; mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—do not overmix.
- Fill muffin cups generously with batter and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes; then lower the temperature to 350°F (without opening the door) and bake for another 11-14 minutes until done.
- Let cool before glazing with lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg