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Orange Yogurt Muffins

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

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

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Orange Yogurt Muffins cont.

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 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.