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Spiced Gingerbread Muffins with Glaze Recipe

Spiced Gingerbread Muffins with Glaze

Welcome to a delightful journey into the world of baking with our Spiced Gingerbread Muffins with Glaze. As the leaves turn and the air fills with the scent of cinnamon and nutmeg, there's nothing quite like the warm, comforting taste of gingerbread. These muffins are perfect for cozy mornings, festive gatherings, or as a treat to enjoy with a cup of tea.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp ground cloves
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup molasses
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula or wooden spoon
  • Cooling rack
  • Small bowl for glaze

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare muffin tin by lining with paper liners or greasing with cooking spray.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Add molasses and mix until well combined.
  5. Step 5: Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Gradually stir in buttermilk until smooth.
  6. Step 6: Slowly incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  7. Step 7: Divide the batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Step 9: For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  10. Step 10: Drizzle the glaze over cooled muffins and let set before serving.

Notes

These muffins freeze well, so you can make a big batch and save some for later. Just reheat them for a quick treat!