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Orange Yogurt Muffins

Bold orange flavor and a sweet glaze on top make these light muffins extra special. “They are a great addition to any meal,” notes Anne Prince of Courtland, Virginia.

18 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar, divided
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
2 tablespoons water
5 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
3/4 cup plain yogurt
3/4 cup 2% milk
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange peel

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup sugar, orange peel and water.
Cook and stir over low heat for 3-5 minutes or until sugar is
dissolved. Add butter; stir until melted. Remove from the heat; set
aside.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt
and remaining sugar. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, yogurt, milk
and reserved butter mixture. Stir into dry ingredients just until
moistened.
Coat muffin cups with cooking spray; fill each with a scant 1/4 cup

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Orange Yogurt Muffins (continued)

Directions (continued)

of batter. Bake at 375° for 13-18 minutes or until a toothpick
comes out clean. Combine glaze ingredients; spoon about 1-1/2
teaspoons over each warm muffin. Remove from pans to wire racks.
Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin equals 147 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 34 mg cholesterol, 207 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.