Description
Indulge in the warm flavors of our Glazed Gingerbread Muffins, a delightful treat perfect for any festive occasion. These muffins are tender and infused with an aromatic blend of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, creating a cozy atmosphere that reminds you of the holiday season. Topped with a zesty lemon glaze, each bite delivers a sweet yet tangy flavor that will leave your taste buds craving more. Whether enjoyed as a breakfast delight, snack, or dessert, these muffins are incredibly versatile and sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup unsulfured molasses
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2⅔ cups flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- Coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)
- ½ cup powdered sugar for glaze
- 1–2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and prepare muffin tray with cooking spray.
- Combine molasses and butter in a bowl; microwave until melted and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, ground ginger, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt.
- Mix brown sugar, sour cream, whole milk, and egg into the molasses mixture until smooth.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until combined.
- Fill muffin cups to the top; sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F, then reduce heat to 350°F and bake for another 11-14 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack before drizzling with lemon glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg