All of the ingredients for these muffins come together and create a savory and sweet treat. Olive oil really plays a part in creating a light and incredibly moist baked good. This versatile muffin can be enjoyed both as a dessert or a morning pastry with your favorite cup of coffee or tea.

Makes 12 muffins

Ingredients:

For the Muffins:

• 1 ¾ cups all purpose flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• ½ tsp. salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 large eggs
• The lemon zest of 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp. fresh thyme, right off of the sprig
• 2 tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
• 2 tbsp. Whole Milk
• ¾ cup extra- virgin olive oil

For the Glaze:

• 1½ cups confectioners’ sugar
• The juice of 2 lemons
• 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 350 Degrees F. Line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper liners.
• Mix together the flour, baking, powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
• Using an electric mixer blend the eggs, sugar, and lemon zest together until pale in color, about 3 minutes.
• Beat in the balsamic vinegar and milk, then gradually beat in the extra-virgin olive oil. Add the flour mixture, and stir just until the ingredients are all blended together.
• Fill each paper liner just about to the top with the batter. Bake until golden on top, about 20-25 minutes. Be sure to insert a toothpick to test if the middle is baked through. Transfer to a platter or wire rack to cool just until they are warm to touch.
• Meanwhile for the glaze, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, lemon juice, and melted butter until smooth. If you feel that the mixture is too thick, you can add a bit more lemon juice. Drizzle over the muffins while they are warm.

Enjoy!

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