Visit Cosi and Lisa for Blood Oranges to make these great delights.
Blood Orange Muffins
The sweet citrus flavor or blood oranges combined with the nutty hint of coconut makes these muffins a perfect, simple morning treat for all ages.
Ingredients
¾ cup caster sugar
1¾ cup all purpose flour, sifted
2½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
2 eggs
⅓ cup butter, melted
½ cup milk
¾ cup freshly squeezed blood orange juice
zest from two blood oranges
1¼ cups dessicated coconut
½ tsp vanilla
For Glaze
1 cup icing sugar,
3-4 TBSP milk
½ tsp vanilla
Additional orange zest and coconut flakes for topping
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Line muffin tin with paper cups or grease with cooking spray
In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients, except the coconut
In a separate bowl, combine the wet ingredients
Slowly add wet mixture into the dry ingredients stirring gently
Fold in coconut
Fill muffin cups ¾ of the way full
Bake at 375 for 18-20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean
Let cool on rack for 10-15 minutes before adding glaze and toppings
For Glaze
Add sifted icing sugar to a bowl
Add milk one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency
Add vanilla
Stir until combined well
Drizzle over tops of muffins