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Glazed Gingerbread Muffins

Glazed Gingerbread Muffins
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Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Glazed Gingerbread Muffins. Bursting with warm spices and a delightful lemon glaze, these muffins are perfect for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or enjoying a cozy breakfast at home. The tender texture, thanks to molasses and sour cream, combined with the zesty finish of the glaze will leave your family and friends craving more. Easy to make and customizable with different glazes, these gingerbread muffins are sure to become a seasonal favorite.

Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup un-sulphured or dark molasses
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 2⅔ cups flour
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1½ tsp baking soda
  • 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground cloves
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 large egg
  • Coarse sugar for sprinkling
  • Lemon glaze: ½ cup powdered sugar, 1–2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice, optional milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F and prepare a muffin tray with cooking spray.
  2. In a glass bowl, microwave molasses and butter for one minute until melted; stir until combined and let cool.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Mix brown sugar, sour cream, milk, and egg into the cooled molasses mixture until well combined.
  5. Gradually combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
  6. Fill muffin tray to the top with batter; sprinkle coarse sugar if desired.
  7. Bake for 5 minutes at high heat; reduce temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 11–14 minutes until a tester comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Prepare lemon glaze by mixing powdered sugar with lemon juice; drizzle over cooled muffins.

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