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Lemon Streusel Muffins

Bright, cheerfully flavored muffins full of lemon flavor with a light streusel topping and a tangy lemon glaze.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12

Ingredients

Streusel Topping

  • 1/3 cup of all purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter, room temperature
  • course sugar (optional)

Lemon Muffins

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup of granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon of lemon or citrus extract
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup of milk
  • 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons of baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 2 cups of all purpose flour

Lemon Glaze

  • 1 cup of confectioners sugar, sifted
  • a splash of vanilla extract
  • 1-2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees
  • In a large bowl, whisk 2 large eggs with 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of lemon zest, 1 teaspoon of lemon or citrus extract and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until fully combined.
  • Add 1/2 cup of whole milk and 3 tablespoons of lemon juice and whisk until smooth and frothy.
  • Add 2 cups of all purpose flour along with 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and mix until just combined.
  • Line a standard sized cupcake tin with liners and fill each cavity just below full.
  • In a small bowl, whisk 1/3 cup of all purpose flour with 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar and use your hands to incorporate 1 1/2 tablespoons of room temperature butter into the flour and sugar until you have a texture like slightly wet sand.
  • Top each muffin generously with the streusel and press down lightly to help it adhere to the batter.
  • Sprinkle course sugar over each muffin and then bake in a 375 degree oven for 22-24 minutes or until a toothpick comes out of the center of a muffin clean.
  • Transfer the muffins onto a cooling rack to cool.
  • To glaze the muffins, whisk a cup of sifted confectioners sugar with a splash of vanilla extract and enough fresh lemon juice to create a consistency that will drizzle well.
  • Drizzle each muffin with the glaze and enjoy!