Description
Gingerbread Muffins With Cream Cheese Icing are the ultimate festive treat, combining warm spices and a creamy topping. Each bite delivers a cozy blend of ginger and cinnamon, perfect for holiday mornings or afternoon snacks. These muffins are quick to make, filling your kitchen with an inviting aroma that will have everyone coming back for more. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or at room temperature for a delightful experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, and melted butter until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
- Fill muffin cups two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden.
- For icing, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth; drizzle over cooled muffins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 183mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 36mg