Lemon-Filled Gingerbread Muffins Recipe

Name: Lemon-Filled Gingerbread Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 2/3 cup sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1/2 cup molasses; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 cup water; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup water
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses. In another bowl, whisk flour, ginger, baking soda, salt and allspice; add to creamed mixture alternately with water, beating after each addition just until combined. (Batter may appear curdled.)
2
Fill paper-lined muffin cups one-fourth full. In a small bowl, beat filling ingredients until blended. Drop filling by rounded teaspoonfuls into center of each muffin; cover with remaining batter.
3
Bake until a toothpick inserted in the muffin portion comes out clean, 14-18 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 2/3 cup sugar, 2 large eggs, room temperature, 1/2 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Lemon-Filled Gingerbread Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lemon-Filled Gingerbread Muffins

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