Lemon Coconut Muffins

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup quick oatmeal
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/3 cup margarine (you could use softened butter)
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest, finely grated
• 1 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons sweetened flaked coconut (or more)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest, finely grated

Recipe

• 1 measure first 4 ingredients into small bowl. stir. set aside.
• 2 cream butter and sugar in large bowl. add egg and lemon zest. beat well.
• 3 add flour mixture in 3 parts, alternating with milk in 2 parts, stirring after each addition until just combined. fill 12 greased muffin cups 3/4 full.
• 4 sprinkle with second amount of coconut. bake in 375°f (190°c) oven for 18 to 20 minutes until wooden pick inserted in centre of muffin comes out clean.
• 5 glaze: combine all 4 ingredients in small saucepan. heat on medium until boiling. reduce heat to medium-low. heat and stir for 2-4 minutes until starting to thicken. carefully spoon over hot muffins. (this makes a mess of your pan. it is so worth it though.) let stand in pan for 5 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool.