Description
The sweet citrus flavor or blood oranges combined with the nutty hint of coconut makes these muffins a perfect, simple morning treat for all ages. With mild flavors and a quick glaze topping these not-too-sweet muffins are an instant crowd pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
For Muffins
- 3/4 cup minus 1 TBSP baker’s sugar
- 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour, sifted
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed blood orange juice
- zest from two blood oranges
- 1 1/4 cups sweetened coconut
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
For Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 3–4 TBSP milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- Additional orange zest and coconut flakes for topping
Instructions
For Muffins
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- Line muffin tin with paper cups or grease with cooking spray
- In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients, except the coconut
- In a separate bowl, combine the wet ingredients
- Slowly add wet mixture into the dry ingredients stirring gently
- Fold in coconut flakes
- Fill muffin cups 3/4 of the way full
- Bake at 375 fro 18-20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean
- Let cool on rack for 10-15 minutes before adding glaze and toppings
For Glaze
- Add sifted powdered sugar to a bowl
- Add milk one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency
- Add vanilla
- Stir until combined well
- Drizzle over tops of muffins
Notes
Leftover muffins freeze well in an airtight bag or container.