LEMON MERINGUE MUFFINS

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These muffins taste like a favorite pie of mine. The meringue adds a unique flavor.-Nancy Kearney, Massillon, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sugar, divided
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 large egg whites

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and 2/3 cup sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in yogurt, lemon juice, zest and extract., In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and baking soda. Add to creamed mixture; stir just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake 17-19 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from the oven. Increase oven setting to 400°., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form., Spread or pipe meringue onto muffins. Bake 6-8 minutes longer or until meringue is golden brown. , Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges