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Maple Glazed Gingerbread Muffins Recipe

Maple Glazed Gingerbread Muffins

Nothing quite says cozy like the warm, inviting aroma of freshly baked Maple Glazed Gingerbread Muffins. As the leaves turn and the air cools, this delightful treat brings the comforting essence of fall and winter right into your kitchen.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baked Goods
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp ground cloves
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 cup molasses
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Maple Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1-2 tbsp milk as needed for consistency

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Electric Mixer or Hand Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Step 2: Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups.
  3. Step 3: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt. Whisk until well mixed.
  4. Step 4: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  5. Step 5: Add the large egg and mix until fully incorporated. Then add the molasses, buttermilk, and vanilla extract, stirring until well combined.
  6. Step 6: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, using a spatula to mix until just combined.
  7. Step 7: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Step 9: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Step 10: For the maple glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and enough milk to achieve desired consistency.
  11. Step 11: Drizzle the maple glaze over the cooled muffins.

Notes

These muffins can be made ahead of time and stored for later. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.