Lemon Muffins
If you love bright, citrusy treats that feel like sunshine in every bite, you're going to love these glazed Lemon Muffins. They're incredibly soft, moist and bursting with fresh lemon flavor, then finished with a sweet lemon glaze that takes them over the top.
Ingredients
Muffins
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cups white sugar
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup lemon juice
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- lemon zest, from 1 lemon
Lemon Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoon melted butter
- 2 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉. Line a standard size muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups with oil or butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- In a separate mixing bowl, mix the melted butter, milk, lemon juice, lemon extract, egg and lemon zest. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. To keep the muffins soft and tender, do not over mix.
- Divide batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling almost to the top. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool for a few minutes before removing from the pan. Optionally, let muffins cool completely before glazing with the lemon gaze.
- To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, melted butter, milk and lemon extract until smooth and pourable. If too thick, add a splash of milk. Drizzle over the muffins and serve.
Notes
Storing: Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Store in the freezer in freezer-safe storage containers for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or overnight in the fridge.
Tip 1: Don't over mix the batter. A few lumps are okay. Over mixing makes dense muffins.
Tip 2: Use room temperature ingredients for easy and even mixing.
Tip 3: Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 3ozCalories: 218kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 194mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 333IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 1mg
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