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Gingerbread Muffins

Irresistibly Moist Gingerbread Muffins with Sweet Vanilla Glaze

These Gingerbread Muffins are moist and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can be swapped with a gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter can use coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar brown sugar can enhance flavor
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Molasses
  • 1/2 cup Cold Water
For the Topping
  • 1 can Non-stick Baking Spray
  • 1 cup Gingerbread Cookies crumbled
  • 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips
For the Vanilla Glaze
  • 1 cup Confectioners Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Whole Milk almond milk can substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Paste or vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Stand Mixer
  • whisk
  • Measuring Cups
  • Spoon
  • Cooling Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Gingerbread Muffins
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare your muffin tin.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Incorporate the large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Mix in the molasses, then alternate adding the dry ingredients and cold water.
  6. Spoon the batter into muffin tins, filling each cup about ¾ full.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Whisk together the confectioners sugar, whole milk, and vanilla paste to make the glaze.
  10. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins and allow to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow muffins to cool completely before glazing for the best results.

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