Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of glazed gingerbread muffins, a perfect treat for the holiday season. These moist and spiced muffins are bursting with warmth from ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, topped with a zesty lemon glaze that adds a refreshing twist. Whether served at breakfast, as a snack, or at festive gatherings, these muffins are sure to impress. With their easy preparation and customizable options for toppings, you can create a batch that suits everyone’s palate. Enjoy the cozy flavors of fall in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup unsulfured or dark molasses
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2⅔ cups all-purpose 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 (room temperature)
- Fresh squeezed lemon juice (for glaze)
- Powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease muffin tray.
- In a bowl, combine molasses and butter; microwave until melted. Stir and cool slightly.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
- Mix brown sugar, sour cream, milk, and egg into the molasses mixture.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Fill muffin tray to the top and sprinkle coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F; then reduce temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 11–14 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack before glazing with powdered sugar mixed with lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For extra flavor variations, consider adding chopped nuts or dried fruits to the batter. If you prefer a sweeter option, try drizzling vanilla glaze made from powdered sugar mixed with milk and vanilla extract.