~ light lemon drop muffins ~
What deliciously tender lemon cakes these are. I hope you try them, Yum!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Bake
yield
18 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 - eggs, separated
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- TOPPING
- 1/4 cup fine chopped pecans
- Pinch - cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
How To Make ~ light lemon drop muffins ~
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Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degree F. In a small bowl, mix together, flour, salt and baking powder. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat together the sugar and butter until fluffy. Add in the yolks, beat until light in color. Alternate flour mixture with the juice, ending with flour, don't over beat.
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Step 2In another bowl, beat egg whites are fluffy, but loose.
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Step 3Fold in half of the egg whites and then the other half. make sure they're thoroughly incorporated. In a small dish, mix together the topping.
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Step 4Place even amounts of batter in each greased muffin cup. I use silicone. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until pick comes out clean. Cool on rack.
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Step 5Enjoy these tender muffins.
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