Gingerbread Muffins with Lemon Glaze
Warm up your kitchen with these irresistibly moist and spiced Gingerbread Muffins with Lemon Glaze—a festive twist on a classic holiday treat. Featuring a harmonious blend of ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, these muffins are perfectly balanced with the rich sweetness of molasses. But the true game-changer is the zesty lemon glaze, a bright and citrusy topping that complements the warm spices beautifully. Ready in under 35 minutes, these easy-to-make muffins are perfect for brunch, dessert, or an afternoon snack. Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or craving cozy flavors, these gingerbread muffins will delight everyone at the table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (melted)
- 0.75 cups Brown sugar
- 0.5 cups Molasses
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.75 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and brown sugar together until combined. Add the molasses, eggs, and milk, and continue whisking until smooth.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. Mix just until no streaks of flour remain; the batter will be thick.
Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the muffins cool, prepare the lemon glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl until smooth.
Drizzle the lemon glaze over the cooled muffins using a spoon or piping bag.
Let the glaze set for a few minutes, then serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3357 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.6 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.8 g | 339% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 652 mg | 217% | |
| Sodium | 2759 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 546.4 g | 199% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 353.2 g | ||
| Protein | 44.8 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 800 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 21.8 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 3250 mg | 69% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
