Gingerbread Muffins Vanilla Glaze
Delight in the flavor of gingerbread muffins topped with a rich vanilla bean glaze Perfect for holiday baking
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar, then add molasses, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients alternating with milk.
- Fill muffin liners 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Cool muffins on a wire rack before glazing.
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla seeds or extract for the glaze and drizzle over muffins once cooled.
Notes
The cozy aroma of Gingerbread Muffins with Vanilla Bean Glaze is a delightful reminder that the holiday season is upon us. These muffins evoke nostalgic feelings of family gatherings and festive cheer.