Description
These Glazed Gingerbread Muffins are warm, spiced, and topped with a sweet glaze that adds the perfect finish. Ideal for cozy mornings or festive treats.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
- In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar, molasses, egg, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly between muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- While muffins are still slightly warm, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle or spoon the glaze over the tops and let it set.
- Once the glaze firms up, serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Use dark molasses for a richer flavor.
- Let the batter rest for 15 minutes before baking to enhance spice flavor.
- Add orange zest or nuts for a twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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