Reduced-Sugar Lemon Lovelies

Lemons are believed to have originated in Southeast Asia and have been cultivated for thousands of years. They were prized by ancient civilizations for their medicinal properties and were even used as a status symbol.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Reduced-Sugar Lemon Lovelies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 0.5 cup Confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the lovelies to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Once cooled, dust the tops with confectioners' sugar. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 6g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.