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Maple Glazed Gingerbread Muffins Recipe

Maple Glazed Gingerbread Muffins

Welcome to the delightful world of baking! Today, we’re diving into a recipe that combines warmth, spice, and sweetness—Maple Glazed Gingerbread Muffins. These muffins are not only a treat for your taste buds but also a perfect addition to your breakfast or afternoon tea.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
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
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Maple Glaze
  • 0.5 cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Toothpick

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your muffin tin.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Step 4: Add the egg to the butter and sugar mixture and mix until fully combined.
  5. Step 5: Stir in the molasses, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Step 6: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Step 7: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Step 8: Bake the muffins for 18-20 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  9. Step 9: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Step 10: Prepare the glaze by whisking together the maple syrup and powdered sugar until smooth.
  11. Step 11: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins before serving.

Notes

These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.