Best 6 Glazed Lemon Muffins Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of glazed lemon muffins, a classic treat that combines the perfect balance of sweet and tangy citrus. These muffins are not only incredibly moist and fluffy, but also boast a gorgeous golden-brown glaze that adds an extra layer of decadence. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can whip up a batch of these irresistible muffins in no time. This recipe includes variations for both a classic glazed lemon muffin and a delightful lemon poppy seed muffin, ensuring that everyone can find their perfect muffin match. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, these glazed lemon muffins are sure to impress your taste buds and become a staple in your baking repertoire.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GLAZED LEMON BLUEBERRY MUFFINS



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Bursting with berries and drizzled with a light lemony glaze, these muffins are moist, tender and truly something special. This is one recipe you simply must try for family and friends. -Kathy Harding, Richmond, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 55m

Yield 11 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
Dash salt
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in milk, lemon juice and zest. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in blueberries., Fill paper-lined regular-size muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in muffin comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack., In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, butter and vanilla; drizzle over warm muffins. Freeze option: Freeze cooled muffins in freezer containers. To use, thaw at room temperature or, if desired, microwave each muffin on high for 20-30 seconds or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GLAZED LEMON BLUEBERRY MUFFINS



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Sweet, slightly tart, wonderful! The lemon glaze on these blueberry muffins really puts them over the top!

Provided by SunnyDaysNora

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Blueberry Muffin Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 lemons, zested and juiced, divided
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup buttermilk
⅔ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
12 ounces fresh blueberries
2 cups confectioners' sugar
½ cup butter, melted
¼ cup hot water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line two 12-cup muffin tins with paper liners.
  • Stir flour, sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk buttermilk, oil, eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla extract together in a medium bowl. Stir into the flour mixture until just moistened. Fold in blueberries. Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer muffins onto a wire rack to cool for about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine confectioners' sugar, butter, hot water, vanilla extract, and remaining zest in a medium bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • Dip cooled muffin tops in glaze. Cool until glaze firms up, about 10 minutes. Dip muffins a second time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.7 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 26.1 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 145.7 mg, Sugar 24.8 g

GLAZED LEMON MUFFINS



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Offer these at Christmas- and watch folks come back for more! The topping and glaze complement the lemony muffin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
MUFFINS:
1-1/2 cups butter, softened
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs
1-1/2 cups sour cream
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
GLAZE:
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly; set aside. , In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Beat in the sour cream, lemon juice and zest. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture just until moistened. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Sprinkle with reserved crumb topping. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks. , Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over muffins. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

LEMON GLAZED ZUCCHINI MUFFINS



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Make and share this Lemon Glazed Zucchini Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups flour
2/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 lemons, zest of, teaspoon grated
3/4 cup chopped walnuts or 3/4 cup hazelnuts
1/2 cup dried fruit or 1/2 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup shredded zucchini
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  • preheat oven to 400f.
  • combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and zest in a large bowl.
  • mix in nuts and fruit.
  • combine milk, oil and eggs in a small bowl, whisking until well blended.
  • pour liquid into flour mixture, stirring well.
  • add zucchini, stir until moistened.
  • spoon evenly into muffin cups.
  • bake 20-25 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • remove from pan and place on a rack.
  • mix confectioners sugar and lemon juice until smooth, and drizzle over warm muffins.

GLAZED LEMON-CRUMB MUFFINS



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Gold Medal® Flour Recipe Contest 2010!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter or regular butter, melted
4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups sour cream
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup powdered sugar
5 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 jumbo or 24 regular-size nonstick muffin cups. In small bowl, mix topping ingredients with fork until crumbly; set aside.
  • In large bowl, mix 4 cups flour, the baking soda and 1 teaspoon salt. In another large bowl, beat eggs with electric mixer on medium speed about 2 minutes or until frothy. Add 2 cups granulated sugar and the oil; beat until creamy. Add sour cream, lemon peel, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, the lemon extract and vanilla; mix well. Stir in flour mixture just until blended. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full. Divide crumb topping evenly over batter in each muffin cup.
  • Bake jumbo muffins 22 to 28 minutes, regular-size muffins 20 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely.
  • In small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until well blended. Drizzle over muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 760, Carbohydrate 101 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 7, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 480 mg, Sugar 59 g, TransFat 1/2 g

GLAZED LEMON STREUSEL MUFFINS



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Found this recipe on a couple different websites and decided to give them a try. They are terrific. The muffin is a bit denser than the average muffin. Make sure to do the glaze as this certainly kicks them up a notch. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Sassy in da South

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cold butter
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, yogurt, butter, lemon peel and lemon juice.
  • Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix, just until moistened. Let batter rest for 5 minutes.
  • Grease or paper line muffin cups and fill the cups 3/4 full.
  • In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar and butter. Using your hands or a pastry blender, mix until it resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the streusel over the batter.
  • Bake muffins at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffin comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes and remove onto a wire rack.
  • Mix together the powdered sugar and enough lemon juice to make a thin glaze. Drizzle over warm muffins.

Tips:

  • For a zesty muffin, use freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in tough muffins.
  • Fill the muffin cups only ⅔ full to prevent overflowing.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the muffins to cool completely before glazing.
  • For a shiny glaze, use a pastry brush to apply a simple syrup made of equal parts sugar and water.
  • Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These glazed lemon muffins are a delightful treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their moist and fluffy texture, zesty lemon flavor, and sweet glaze, these muffins are sure to be a hit. Whether you enjoy them for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack, these muffins are a delicious way to start your day or satisfy your sweet tooth.

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