Description
Indulge in the magic of the holidays with these delightful glazed gingerbread muffins. Bursting with warm fall spices and rich molasses, these muffins are a comforting treat any time of year. Topped with a zesty lemon glaze, they combine traditional flavors with a fresh twist that makes each bite unforgettable. Perfect for cozy mornings, holiday gatherings, or as a sweet snack to share with friends and family, these muffins are sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, they offer a taste of the season that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- ¾ cup dark molasses
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 large egg
- Powdered sugar (for glaze)
- Fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and grease a muffin tray.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter with molasses and let cool.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- Combine brown sugar, sour cream, milk, and egg into the cooled molasses mixture.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fill muffin cups to the top and sprinkle coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F; then reduce temperature to 350°F for another 11–14 minutes until done.
- Cool muffins before drizzling with lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor depth, experiment by adding nutmeg or cardamom. Allow muffins to cool completely before glazing to prevent melting.