Description
Indulge in the warmth and spice of Glazed Gingerbread Muffins, a delightful treat perfect for the holiday season. These tender muffins are infused with a blend of fall spices—ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg—and topped with a zesty lemon glaze that adds a refreshing contrast. Ideal for breakfast or as an afternoon snack, these muffins bring comfort to cozy mornings and festive gatherings alike. With their beautiful presentation and rich flavor, they are sure to be a hit with family and friends. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup un-sulphured 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
- 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
- 1–2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and prepare a muffin tray with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine molasses and butter; microwave until melted, then mix well and allow to cool.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, spices, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine the molasses mixture with brown sugar, sour cream, milk, and egg; mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill each muffin cup to the top with batter and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F, then reduce the temperature to 350°F for an additional 11–14 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prepare the lemon glaze by mixing powdered sugar with lemon juice; drizzle over cooled muffins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg