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Bright Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins with Zesty Vanilla Glaze

Three golden-brown Glazed Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins topped with thick, dripping lemon glaze and visible poppy seeds.
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A recipe for moist, tender lemon poppy seed muffins topped with a simple, sweet vanilla glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. While the muffins cool, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Add more lemon juice, a few drops at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  9. Once the muffins are completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the tops. Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Notes

  • For extra moisture, you can substitute the buttermilk with plain Greek yogurt.
  • If you prefer a thicker glaze, use less lemon juice in the glaze mixture.
  • Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.

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