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Gingerbread Muffin Recipe by top Houston lifestyle blogger Ashley Rose of Sugar and Cloth
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5 from 3 votes

Gingerbread Muffins Recipe with Lemon Glaze

Part-breakfast, part-sweet treat, these muffins do double duty for brunch, snacks or gifted to friends. 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Muffins
Keyword: gingerbread muffins
Servings: 12
Calories: 326kcal

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Whisk
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Small mixing bowl

Ingredients

For the gingerbread muffins:

  • 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar 
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/3 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract 
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt 
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves 

For the lemon glaze:

  • 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 5 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

To make the gingerbread muffins:

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a muffin tin with cooking spray or line it with paper muffin liners. Then, set it aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, brown sugar, granulated sugar, molasses, canola oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Whisk to evenly distribute the spices.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the muffins dense.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full (approximately 1/4 cup of batter per muffin).
  • Bake the muffins at 375°F for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350°F and bake for an additional 5–7 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  • Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy as is or with lemon glaze, recipe below.

To make the lemon glaze:

  • In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice until smooth and slightly thickened.
  • Once the muffins are cool, spoon the glaze over the tops, letting it drip down the sides for a decorative touch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 311mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg