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Sunshine Orange Muffins

Sunshine Orange Muffins

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Looking for a delightful way to brighten your mornings? These Sunshine Orange Muffins are bursting with fresh citrus flavor and will fill your kitchen with the aroma of sunny days. Light, fluffy, and topped with a zesty orange glaze, they make the perfect breakfast treat or snack for any occasion. Quick to prepare and customizable to suit your family’s tastes, these muffins are sure to become a cherished favorite in your home. Bake a batch over the weekend, and you’ll have delicious muffins ready for busy weekdays or family gatherings all week long!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • Zest of 2 large oranges (reserve some for topping)
  • Juice of 1 large orange (for batter and glaze)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add orange zest to the dry ingredients and rub it in with your fingertips.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk, vegetable oil, and orange juice.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry mix; stir gently until just combined (lumps are okay).
  6. Divide batter among muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
  8. For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with orange juice until drizzling consistency is achieved.
  9. Drizzle over cooled muffins and sprinkle with reserved zest before serving.

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