Glazed Orange Muffins

5 from 16 reviews

Glazed Orange Muffins are a sweet way to brighten your day! Made with fresh orange juice and zest, they're tender and soft with just the right amount of sweetness. These scratch-made muffins are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack.

Prep Time8

Cook Time18

Cooling Time4

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Servings:

Calories: 459kcal

Author: Donya Mullins

Equipment

Ingredients

1 ¾ cup all purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup sugar
1 stick butter - melted
1 large egg - beaten
2 tablespoons orange zest
¼ cup orange juice
1 cup sour cream

Glaze

1 ½ cup confectioners sugar
½ cup orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Add 12 muffin/cupcake liners to a muffin pan. Lightly coat with cooking spray. Set aside.
In a medium size bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.
In a small bowl, whisk together butter, egg, orange juice, sour cream and zest. Add wet mixture into dry and stir to blend. Do not over mix or muffins will be tough. Spoon into 12 muffins cups. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until a tooth pick inserted into center of muffin comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool.
For glaze, mix together confectioners sugar, orange juice and zest. Drizzle over muffins. Let set and drizzle a second time if desired.

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Notes

Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute for sour cream. It adds a creamy texture and tangy flavor to the muffins.
To enhance the orange flavor, try adding 1 teaspoon of orange extract to the batter.
Store glazed orange muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 days. If you want to keep them longer, refrigerate for up to a week.
Wrap muffins in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, place in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw in the fridge or on the counter.

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