Gingerbread Muffins with Lemon Glaze

Warm up your kitchen with these irresistibly moist and spiced Gingerbread Muffins with Lemon Glaze—a festive twist on a classic holiday treat. Featuring a harmonious blend of ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, these muffins are perfectly balanced with the rich sweetness of molasses. But the true game-changer is the zesty lemon glaze, a bright and citrusy topping that complements the warm spices beautifully. Ready in under 35 minutes, these easy-to-make muffins are perfect for brunch, dessert, or an afternoon snack. Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or craving cozy flavors, these gingerbread muffins will delight everyone at the table.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:33 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (melted)
• 0.75 cups Brown sugar
• 0.5 cups Molasses
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.75 cups Whole milk
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and brown sugar together until combined. Add the molasses, eggs, and milk, and continue whisking until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. Mix just until no streaks of flour remain; the batter will be thick.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 7

Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

While the muffins cool, prepare the lemon glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl until smooth.

Step 9

Drizzle the lemon glaze over the cooled muffins using a spoon or piping bag.

Step 10

Let the glaze set for a few minutes, then serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1077.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3356.9

Total Fat 114.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 652.3mg	0%
Sodium 2759.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 546.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.2g	0%
Total Sugars 353.2g
Protein 44.8g	0%

Vitamin D 162.5IU	0%
Calcium 800.0mg	0%
Iron 21.8mg	0%
Potassium 3249.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.4%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 64.4%