Orange Blueberry Muffins

By srumbel

Orange juice and zest adds a nice refreshing flavor to these delicate blueberry muffins. Adding an orange glaze makes them taste even better.
from insidebrucrewlife.com

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups flour
• 1 Tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup milk
• 3/4 cup orange juice + 4 teaspoons, divided
• 1 1/4 cups fresh blueberries
• 1 Tablespoon orange zest
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 33mins

Preparation

Step 1

Beat the butter and sugar until creamy. Add the vanilla and eggs and beat again.
Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add alternately with the milk and 3/4 cup orange juice until combined. Do not over mix.
Stir in the blueberries and orange zest by hand. Spoon into 15 muffin liners. Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes. Remove and let cool.
Whisk together the powdered sugar and 4 teaspoons orange juice. Dip the tops of the cooled muffins into the glaze. Let set. Store loosely covered in a container on the counter. Do not cover tightly as the glaze will soak into the muffins and make them sticky. Makes 15 muffins.
Notes

*Add the glaze the day of serving, so the muffins do not get too sticky.