# Lemon Lavender Muffins

by ATTN Agency Collaborator – April 05, 2021

Sweet, moist, and beautifully zingy – these lemon lavender muffins are just dreamy. The muffins have a delicate crumb thanks to the buttermilk and a distinctive apple-like undertone from the dried lavender. They are the perfect little bite when you’re in the mood for something sweet and they make for a great gift for Mother’s Day.

**Lemon Lavender Muffins:**

**Prep time: 10 minutes**  
**Cook time: 20 minutes**  
**Serves: 12**

**Ingredients:**

– 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar  
– 1 tablespoon dried lavender buds, well-rinsed  
– 2 teaspoons lemon zest  
– ¾ cup butter, softened  
– 2 large eggs  
– 1 cup buttermilk  
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract  
– 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour  
– 1 teaspoon baking powder  
– ½ teaspoon baking soda  
– ¼ teaspoon salt

**Lemon Glaze:**

– 1 cup powdered sugar  
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice  
– 1-2 teaspoons milk of choice

**Directions:**

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.  
2. In a small food processor or blender, add the granulated sugar, lavender buds, and lemon zest; blend until the lavender buds are fairly broken down.  
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and lavender sugar until fluffy, around 2-3 minutes. Add in the eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract; whisk to combine.  
4. In a separate smaller bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined. Add the dry ingredients into the wet and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter or the muffins will be tough.  
5. Evenly divide the batter between the 12 muffin cups – an ice-cream scoop helps for easy pouring.  
6. Bake until the muffins are lightly golden-brown and spring back to the touch, around 18-22 minutes. Remove the muffins from the oven and set aside to cool for 15-20 minutes.  
7. In the meantime, whisk the powdered sugar with the lemon juice and slowly add 1-2 teaspoons of milk, depending on your desired consistency.  
8. Drizzle the glaze over the muffins and serve alongside coffee or tea. Enjoy!