~ LIGHT LEMON DROP MUFFINS ~

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What deliciously tender lemon cakes these are. I hope you try them, Yum!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
4 eggs, separated
1 c butter, softened
1 c sugar
1/4 - 1/2 tsp lemon extract
1/2 c lemon juice
TOPPING
1/4 c fine chopped pecans
Pinch cinnamon
2 Tbsp brown sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degree F. In a small bowl, mix together, flour, salt and baking powder. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat together the sugar and butter until fluffy. Add in the yolks, beat until light in color. Alternate flour mixture with the juice, ending with flour, don't over beat.
  • 2. In another bowl, beat egg whites are fluffy, but loose.
  • 3. Fold in half of the egg whites and then the other half. make sure they're thoroughly incorporated. In a small dish, mix together the topping.
  • 4. Place even amounts of batter in each greased muffin cup. I use silicone. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until pick comes out clean. Cool on rack.
  • 5. Enjoy these tender muffins.

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