Zucchini Muffins with Lemon Glaze
📜 Collection: Georgia Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Bread These moist zucchini muffins are packed with crunchy nuts and sweet golden raisins, then finished with a bright, zesty lemon glaze. A perfect sweet treat or quick breakfast option.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 25 mins | None | 12 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Muffin pan
- Paper liners
- Mixing bowls
- Spatula
- Whisk
Ingredients
Muffin Batter
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cups | Flour | None |
| 2/3 cup | Sugar | None |
| 1 tbsp | Baking powder | None |
| 1 tsp | Salt | None |
| 2 tsp | Lemon flavoring | X-tra Touch brand preferred |
| 3/4 cup | Nuts | chopped |
| 1/2 cup | Golden raisins | None |
| 1/2 cup | Milk | None |
| 1/3 cup | Oil | None |
| 2 | Eggs | None |
| 1 cup | Zucchini | shredded, packed, and not drained |
Lemon Glaze
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | Powdered sugar | None |
| 2-3 tsp | Lemon juice | fresh |
Instructions
Prep
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a muffin pan with cupcake papers.
Make the Batter
- In a large bowl, combine the 2 cups flour, 2/3 cup sugar, 1 tbsp baking powder, and 1 tsp salt.
- Stir in the 3/4 cup chopped nuts and 1/2 cup golden raisins.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup milk, 1/3 cup oil, 2 eggs, and 2 tsp lemon flavoring.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry flour mixture, add the 1 cup shredded zucchini, and stir just until moistened.
Bake and Glaze
- Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the tops are golden brown and spring back when lightly touched.
- Remove the muffins from the pan.
- In a small bowl, combine the 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 2-3 tsp fresh lemon juice until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm muffins.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Best served warm or at room temperature.
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