Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs,
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Dash ground nutmeg

Method

  • In a small bowl, beat egg yolks until light and lemon colored, about 3 minutes. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Fold in yolks. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with lemon juice and zest, stirring just until combined. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter.
  • Fill greased or paper-lined miniature muffin cups two-thirds full. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over muffins. Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire racks.