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Glazed Gingerbread Muffins

Glazed Gingerbread Muffins
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Indulge in the warmth of the holiday season with these delightful Glazed Gingerbread Muffins. Infused with a medley of fall spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, these muffins offer a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. Each muffin is topped with a zesty lemon glaze that perfectly balances the sweet and spicy flavors, making them an irresistible treat for breakfast or any festive gathering.

Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup un-sulfured molasses
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 2⅔ cups all-purpose 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 topping)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1–2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice (to taste)
  • 1–2 tbsp milk (to taste)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional for vanilla glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and grease a muffin tray.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter with molasses until combined; let cool.
  3. Whisk flour, ginger, baking soda, spices, and salt in another bowl.
  4. Mix brown sugar, sour cream, milk, and egg into the cooled molasses mixture.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently without overmixing.
  6. Fill muffin cups to the top; sprinkle coarse sugar if desired.
  7. Bake for 5 minutes at high heat, then reduce to 350°F for another 11–14 minutes until done.
  8. Cool 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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