Description
Gingerbread Man Christmas Cupcakes with Pomegranate & Rosemary are the ultimate festive treat, perfect for holiday gatherings! These moist, spiced gingerbread cupcakes are topped with rich cream cheese frosting, adorned with charming gingerbread cookies, juicy pomegranate seeds, and aromatic rosemary sprigs. A sprinkle of edible glitter makes them shine like a Christmas miracle. Delight your loved ones with this show-stopping holiday dessert!
Ingredients
For the Gingerbread Cupcakes:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup molasses
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
For Decorations:
- 12 gingerbread man cookies
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
- Edible glitter (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add Liquids: Mix in molasses, milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Bake: Divide batter evenly into cupcake liners and bake for 18–20 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.
- Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Slowly add powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla and heavy cream until fluffy. Adjust consistency with more cream if needed.
- Decorate: Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes. Garnish with a gingerbread man cookie, pomegranate seeds, rosemary sprigs, and edible glitter for a festive touch.
Notes
- Ensure cupcakes are completely cool before frosting to avoid melting.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday / Christmas
