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Burst O' Lemon Muffins


From the Kitchen of:  Boomer
Source:  Taste of Home Annual Recipes 2000

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 juice until smooth; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in coconut. Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown and muffins test done. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

TOPPING:
1/3 Cup Lemon juice
1/4 Cup Sugar
1/4 Cup Flaked coconut

In a saucepan, combine lemon juice and sugar; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in coconut. Using a toothpick, poke 6-8 holes in each muffin. Spoon coconut mixture over muffins. Serve warm or cool to room temperature.

YIELD: 1 Dozen