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Glazed Gingerbread Muffins

Deliciously spiced gingerbread muffins topped with a sweet glaze, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk any kind
Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk adjust for consistency
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Muffins
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, molasses, eggs, and milk until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Make the Glaze
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Once the muffins are baked and cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze over the top of each muffin.
  3. Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for longer storage.

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