Burst O' Lemon Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup lemon yogurt or vanilla yogurt (8 ounces)
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 1-2 tablespoon lemon zest, grated
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup coconut, flaked

Topping

• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, beat the yogurt, egg, butter, lemon peel and lemon juice until smooth; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.

2. 2

   Fold in the coconut. Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full.

3. 3

   Bake at 400°F for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown and muffins test done. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack.

4. 4

   In a saucepan, combine the lemon juice and sugar; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved.

5. 5

   Stir in coconut. Using a toothpick, poke 6-8 holes each muffin.

6. 6

   Spoon the coconut mixture over muffins.

7. 7

   Serve warm or cool to room temperature.

8. 8

   We have found we prefer them cooled as the lemon flavor isn't as overwhelming once they reach room temperature.