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Lemon Drop Muffins
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 4
These muffins are refreshing and light but have a little something special - a lemon glaze. Note: The grated lemon peel can be omitted if you do not wish to use it.
Ingredients:
2 cups all-puporse flour
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) container lemon low fat yogurt
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 egg
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2/3 cup powdered sugar, sifted
2 -3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
Directions:
1. To Make the Muffins:.
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease the bottoms of 12 standard muffin pan cups or line pan with paper liners. In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a small bowl, combine yogurt, butter, egg, and lemon peel; blend until well mixed. Add to the dry ingredients and stir until just moistened (the batter will be thick).
4. Using a spoon, measuring cup, or ladle, fill greased cups three-quarters full.
5. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of muffin comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Place pan on wire rack; cool for 1 minute. Remove muffins from pan and place on wire rack; cool completely.
6. Making the Glaze:.
7. In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar and lemon juice; mix until smooth.
8. Drizzle glaze over each muffin. Sprinkle with lemon peel.
By RecipeOfHealth.com