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Lemon Blueberry Muffins with Lemon Glaze
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Lemon Blueberry Muffins with Lemon Glaze

Blueberry lemon muffins are made extra special with a sweet and tangy lemon glaze.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 1 dozen
Author: Danelle

Ingredients

Muffins:

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 cups + 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking poweder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

Glaze:

  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 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 buttermilk, lemon juice, vanilla and zest.
  • Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Stir into creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in blueberries.
  • Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full of batter. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in muffin comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, almond extract; drizzle over cooled muffins.