ORANGE SOUR CREAM MUFFINS

There is nothing more beautiful, than a kitty basking in the sunshine......

These muffins are divine!

There is a burst of sunshine in every bite! 

FRESH ORANGE SOUR CREAM MUFFINS

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

2/3 cup sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

1 cup sour cream

1 large egg

1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

Zest of 1 orange

THE ORANGE GLAZE

1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar

1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

2 teaspoons orange zest

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a 12-cup standard muffin tin with paper liners; set aside.

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

In a large glass measuring cup or another bowl, whisk together butter, sour cream, egg, orange juice and orange zest. Pour mixture over dry ingredients and stir using a rubber spatula just until moist.

Scoop the batter evenly into the muffin tray. Place into oven and bake for 16-18 minutes.

To make the glaze, combine confectioners’ sugar, orange juice and orange zest. Whisk until smooth.