Sunny Lemon Muffins

 These are like eating lemon meringue pie in muffin form.  

2 lemons (1 Tbsp grated rind, 3 Tbsp juice)

1 C flour ½ C butter

1 tsp baking powder ½ C sugar

¼ tsp salt 2 eggs, separated

Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.  Set aside.  

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.  Add egg yolks, one at a time, and beat after each addition.

Add flour mixture alternately with lemon juice.  Do NOT over mix.  Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry.  Fold with grated rind into batter.

Fill greased muffin tins ¾ full.  Combine 2 Tbsp sugar and ¼ tsp cinnamon and sprinkle over muffins.

Bake at 375∞ for 25 minutes or until lightly golden in color.  Serve hot.           

Makes about 10