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Glazed Gingerbread Muffins

Glazed Gingerbread Muffins That Warm Your Holiday Mornings

These Glazed Gingerbread Muffins, infused with warm spices and zesty lemon glaze, are perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1 cup Molasses Un-sulphured or dark
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Cut into smaller pieces
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour No substitutions
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Can replace with extra cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar can be used
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Plain yogurt is a great substitute
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk Non-dairy alternatives work well
  • 1 large Egg Flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon Coarse Sugar Optional topping
Lemon Glaze Ingredients
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust to personal taste
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice Adjust quantity for consistency
Vanilla Glaze Ingredients (alternative)
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Any milk works
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin Tray
  • Microwave
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spoon or ice cream scoop

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare muffin tray.
  2. Melt the unsalted butter and molasses in a bowl, microwave in short bursts.
  3. In another bowl, mix all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Combine wet ingredients with the cooled molasses mixture.
  5. Gradually mix the wet and dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fill muffin cups to the top with the batter.
  7. Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F, then reduce temperature to 350°F and bake for 11-14 minutes.
  8. Cool muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with lemon juice.
  10. Drizzle glaze over cooled muffins and let set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a better batter consistency. Avoid overmixing for fluffier muffins.

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