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Lemon Muffins

Super soft and tender because of the addition of ricotta, these Lemon Muffins will quickly become a morning favorite! Perfect for brunch or for a weekend breakfast at home.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 249 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar divided
  • zest of 2 lemons
  • 1/2 cup butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. (Alternately, you can spray the cups with nonstick cooking spray.)
  2. Place 1 cup of sugar and the lemon zest in a large bowl. With your fingers, rub the sugar and zest together until the sugar is moist and fragrant.
  3. Add the butter to the bowl and beat with a hand mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in the ricotta, followed by the egg, lemon juice and vanilla extract.
  4. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt to the bowl. Stir until blended - the batter will be thick.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar.
  6. Bake the muffins in the preheated oven until they are golden and cooked through, 18-20 minutes.
  7. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Adapted from Food Network Favorites
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1muffin Calories 249kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 145mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 19g (38%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 249

% Daily Value*

Serving 1muffin
Calories 249kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 145mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 19g 38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.