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Blueberry Muffins with Lemon Glaze

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Blueberry Muffins with Lemon Glaze are soft, moist, and bursting with fresh blueberries, topped with a sweet and tangy lemon glaze. These muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a delightful snack. The combination of juicy blueberries and zesty lemon makes them irresistibly fresh and flavorful!

Ingredients

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For the Muffins:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk (or buttermilk for extra fluffiness)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries (if frozen, do not thaw)
  • 1 tbsp flour (to coat blueberries and prevent sinking)

For the Lemon Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest

Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with cooking spray.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients:

  • In another bowl, whisk melted butter, sugar, eggs, milk, sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.

4. Combine Batter:

  • Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined (do not overmix).

5. Fold in Blueberries:

  • Toss blueberries with 1 tbsp flour, then gently fold them into the batter.

6. Bake:

  • Divide batter evenly into the muffin tin.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let muffins cool for 10 minutes before glazing.

7. Make the Lemon Glaze:

  • Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
  • Drizzle over cooled muffins.

8. Serve & Enjoy!

Notes

Extra Lemon Flavor: Add an extra tablespoon of lemon juice for a more tart glaze.
Crunchy Topping: Sprinkle muffins with coarse sugar before baking for a crisp top.
Storage: Store at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to 2 months.