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Glazed Gingerbread Muffins Recipe (Perfect for the Holidays!)

Glazed Gingerbread Muffins

If you're looking for a delightful treat that captures the essence of the holiday season, look no further than these Glazed Gingerbread Muffins. With their warm spices and sweet glaze, these muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even as a dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp ground cloves
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 cup molasses
  • 0.5 cup milk
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Toothpick

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Step 4: Beat in the large egg until well combined.
  5. Step 5: Stir in the molasses and milk until the mixture is smooth.
  6. Step 6: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  7. Step 7: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Step 9: While the muffins are cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  10. Step 10: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins and allow it to set before serving.

Notes

These muffins freeze well, so you can make a batch ahead of time and enjoy them whenever the craving strikes.