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Delicious Lemon Crumb Muffins Recipe for Bright Mornings

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These Lemon Crumb Muffins are a delightful balance of sweet and tangy, bursting with fresh lemon flavor. The crumb topping adds a satisfying crunch, making them perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (for crumb topping)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (for crumb topping)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
  • ½ tsp lemon zest (optional for extra flavor)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 2 tsp of baking powder, ½ tsp of baking soda, and ½ tsp of salt until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk 2 large eggs, ½ cup of melted unsalted butter, ½ cup of milk, ½ cup of sour cream, 2 tbsp of fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp of lemon zest, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredient bowl and gently mix until just combined.
  5. In another bowl, combine ½ cup of flour, ⅓ cup of brown sugar, and ¼ cup of granulated sugar for the crumb topping. Stir in ¼ cup of melted butter until crumbs form.
  6. Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, fill each muffin cup about ¾ full with the batter.
  7. Generously sprinkle the crumb topping over each muffin, gently pressing it in slightly.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Once baked, let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar and 2–3 tbsp of fresh lemon juice until smooth.
  11. Finally, drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins and let it set before serving.

Nutrition

Keywords: Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent dense muffins. You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a similar texture.

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