Best Gingerbread Muffins with Vanilla Bean Glaz
Bake irresistible Gingerbread Muffins with Vanilla Bean Glaze an easy familytested recipe my kids love Perfect for cozy mornings Get the recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup molasses
- ½ cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt until well-combined.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add molasses followed by the buttermilk, stirring until the mixture is smooth.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients gently to avoid overmixing.
- Fill each muffin liner about two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake for about 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prepare the vanilla bean glaze by combining powdered sugar, a splash of milk, and the seeds from a vanilla bean pod until smooth.
- Let the glaze drizzle over the cooled muffins.
Notes
These Gingerbread Muffins with Vanilla Bean Glaze blend comforting spices and the sweet essence of the holidays into soft, fluffy bites.