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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins taste like sunshine! They are light, fluffy, and perfectly sweet. The lemon glaze on top takes these muffins to the next level in taste and presentation.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 12 Muffins
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup room temperature butter
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cup flour
  • 4 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 teaspoons lemon extract
  • 1 ½ tablespoon poppy seeds

Glaze

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degree F. 
  • Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with baking wrappers.
  • Cream butter and sugar together until fluffy
  • Add egg and beat well.
  • In a large bowl sift together flour, baking powder and salt
  • Add flour mixture ⅓ at a time, alternating with milk. Stir just until combined after each addition
  • Add lemon juice, zest, extract and poppy seeds, again stirring just until combined.
  • Spoon evenly into 12 muffin cups.
  • Bake for 15 minute or until the tops are golden the muffins spring back when lightly touched.
  • Once the muffins have baked and cooled for 10 minutes, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice.
  • Dip muffin tops in glaze while still warm.
  • Enjoy right away.
  • Store leftovers in an air-tight container for up to 5 days or in the freezer for a few months. 

Notes

  • I don't always have lemon extract but it's so good here. If you don't have it just add an additional lemon's worth of lemon zest!
  • Ensure the butter, egg, and milk are at room temperature for smoother batter and better texture.
  • Stir the batter just until combined to avoid tough muffins; overmixing can lead to dense muffins.
  • Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor; pre-packaged lemon juice lacks the same vibrant taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 of 12 muffins | Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 283mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 171IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 1mg

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