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Glazed Gingerbread Muffins

Glazed Gingerbread Muffins
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Indulge in the warmth of the season with these delectable Glazed Gingerbread Muffins! With a delightful blend of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses, these muffins are not only tender and flavorful but also versatile enough to be enjoyed for breakfast, a cozy snack, or as a festive dessert. Topped with a zesty lemon glaze, they provide a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness that will surely brighten any holiday gathering. Easy to whip up and make ahead, these muffins are the ultimate treat for sharing with friends and family during chilly days.

Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup unsulfured or dark molasses
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (cut into smaller pieces)
  • 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 sprinkling)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1–2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F and prepare a muffin tray with cooking spray.
  2. In a glass bowl, combine molasses and butter; microwave until melted. Stir well and let cool slightly.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Add brown sugar, sour cream (or yogurt), milk, and egg to the molasses mixture; mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients; stir gently until just combined.
  6. Fill muffin tray cavities to the top and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
  7. Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F; reduce heat to 350°F and bake for an additional 11-14 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool briefly in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth; drizzle over cooled muffins.

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