Freshly Milled Soft and Spiced Gingerbread Muffins

There’s nothing quite like the warm, cozy feeling that comes from biting into a soft gingerbread muffin fresh out of the oven. These soft and spiced gingerbread muffins, made with freshly milled flour, offer an enchanting aroma and a delightful texture that make them a perfect treat for chilly mornings or afternoon tea. The tender, spice-rich crumb comforts the soul, while the fresh flour adds a wholesome touch you’ll likely want to revisit. Whether you enjoy them with your morning coffee or as a cozy snack, this easy gingerbread muffin recipe makes baking feel approachable and rewarding. You might even find yourself sharing the recipe with friends who appreciate that warm, comforting bite. Happy baking and savor every crumb.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword gingerbread muffins

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Rest Time 10

Total Time 45

Servings muffins

Calories 270kcal

Ingredients

Muffin Batter:

2 ¾ cup fresh milled soft white flour finely milled (317 grams)
¾ cup brown sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon cloves
½ cup unsulphured molasses 144 grams
2 eggs
¾ cup avocado oil 162 grams
½ cup milk 134 grams

Glaze:

¾ cup powdered sugar 75 grams
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

For the glaze, mix the ingredients together and spread or drizzle on top of cooled muffins.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Line a 12 count muffin pan with baking cups or grease with oil.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the wet ingredients.
In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, and mix until well combined
Allow the batter to sit for 10 minutes.
Fill the muffin cups with the muffin batter all the way to the top.
Bake in the oven for 7 minutes at 425 degrees F.
Then reduce the heat to 350 degrees F, and bake for 16-20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.

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