Glazed Gingerbread Muffins: The Best Cozy Treat for Fall
Enjoy these warm and cozy Glazed Gingerbread Muffins, perfect for the fall season. These muffins are filled with spices and topped with a sweet glaze, making them an irresistible treat.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons water (for glaze)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the molasses and eggs, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
- Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before glazing.
- To make the glaze, mix powdered sugar with water until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled muffins.
Notes
- These muffins are best enjoyed fresh, but they can also be stored for a few days.
- For added flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Glazed Gingerbread Muffins, Fall Treats, Cozy Recipes