Lemon-Lime Muffins Recipe

Name: Lemon-Lime Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened; 1 cup sugar; 4 eggs, separated; 1 teaspoon lemon extract; 8 ounces lime yogurt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 6 1/2 ounces lime juice, divided (4.5 oz, 2 oz.); 2 teaspoons lemons or 2 teaspoons lime peel, grated; additional granulated sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
4 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon lemon extract
8 ounces lime yogurt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
6 1/2 ounces lime juice, divided (4.5 oz, 2 oz.)
2 teaspoons lemons or 2 teaspoons lime peel, grated
additional granulated sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Spray 24 muffin cups with cooking spray.
3
Cream the butter and sugar until smooth.
4
Beat the egg yolks until well blended, and add them to the butter mixture.
5
Add the lemon extract and combine.
6
In a separate small bowl, mix the lime yogurt with the baking soda and set aside.
7
Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together.
8
Add it to the egg mixture alternately with 4 1/2 oz.
9
of the lime juice, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
10
Beat the egg whites well, and mix into the other ingredients.
11
Add the grated peel.
12
Fold in the yogurt mixture last, until thoroughly blended.
13
Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full.
14
Bake for 12-15 minutes.
15
Cool for about 15 minutes, then dip the top of each muffin first in the remaining 2 oz.
16
lime juice, followed by granulated sugar.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened, 1 cup sugar, 4 eggs, separated, 1 teaspoon lemon extract, and more.

Yes, Lemon-Lime Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lemon-Lime Muffins

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