Poison Ivy Muffins with Lemon Drop Glaze
It’s Spiked! Recipe Challenge time again! It’s so much fun playing with alcyhol in the kitchen and baking up these Poison Ivy Muffins with Lemon Drop Glaze.
This time around it was Limoncello. I’ve never had this before. Where has this been my whole life?? Seriously. How have I lived without so much as letting this delicacy pass not through my lips??? O.M.G!! It’s lemony sweet and syrupy delicious! *sigh*
Here’s the story. I hit the liquor store the weekend I signed up to participate. I didn’t see it so I asked. “Try the grocery store.” “Umm…I thought it was a liquour, but okay!” Nope. Not at the grocery store because…. IT IS A LIQUOR!
Round two at the liquor store. I sent S in to ask for it. Voila! He’s razzing me on the way home about how much the bottle cost him. Not to worry…I’ll pay him back somehow. *wink*
Then it’s the brainstorming session. Usually at work. For some reason that’s where I do most of the brain storming unless something just happens to pop into my head at home or in the car. I do some searches, look at Pinterest, check my blog roll. Nothing.
Okay.
What kinds of drinks do you make with this liquid gold? Sangrias, mixed drinks. And then I stumbled on it. Poison Ivy. Granted, it calls for vodka, but still. Vodka with lemon? Isn’t that pretty much what Limoncello is? I read the recipe from Giada. Isn’t she like the quintessential encyclopedia of all things Italian? No? Okay. But anyway. When I found that recipe I knew instantly what I was going to make!!
Something sweet, but not quite sweet and had a secret ingredient that you weren’t expecting. I saw all the lemon basil combinations out there and knew that would make for a delicious baked good. Baked was the only way my brain wanted to go with this considering how sweet it truly is.
I thought maybe a lemon chicken type with a Limoncello glaze, but that would have required more time than I had. Considering I was set back a week due to uneducated liquor store personnel and the macaron class last weekend. TRUST me. I seriously wanted to go that route, but resisted the temptation. Maybe next weekend?
But these tasty gems. They are the perfect amount of sweet and lemon with that basil-y goodness you’re wanted. Then. What is that flavor? What is…oh my! Cayenne? A little kick of heat after the sweet?? WOW! Surprising yet SCRUMPTIOUS!! I’m not sure S like them. He’s kind of cut and dry with some things. But the co-workers that have tasted them so far have said they are delicious.
Make sure to head over to Frugal Foodie Mama and see what other delicious creations we’ve whipped up in this challenge. It is a bi-monthly challenge so I expect to see you signed up in June for the next round of Spiked! Recipe Challenge!!
Poison Ivy Muffins with Lemon Drop Glaze
It’s so much fun playing with alcohol in the kitchen and baking up these Poison Ivy Muffins with Lemon Drop Glaze. They're named for the famous Poison Ivy drink.
Ingredients
For muffins:
- 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon minced basil
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fat free sour cream
- 1/4 cup Limoncello
For glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup Limoncello
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Combine flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, lemon zest, and basil in a large mixing bowl.
- Using two knives or a pastry blender cut in the cold butter.
- Combine the sugar, eggs, sour cream, and Limencello in a small bowl.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the egg mixture. Stir until just combined.
- Line 12 muffin tins with paper and spray them lightly with cooking spray. Fill 2/3 full with batter and bake 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from heat and cool completely.
- While the muffins are cooling, combine the powdered sugar with the 1/4 cup Limoncello and stir until combined.
- Carefully dip each muffin into the glaze and allow to set before serving.
I've heard that limoncello is the bomb!. Thanks for the great recipe.
These look and sound AMAZING. I love the lemon/basil combo, especially in the Spring and Summer. Pinning!
Thank you Angela! I hadn't heard of it either, but sounded delicious!
I don't even know how you thought of this. Pictures are great. The name through me for a loop!! Thank you for sharing it on our Four Seasons Blog Hop.
I've never heard of the Poison Ivy cocktail either but this creation, or should I say inspiration, of yours looks so delicious. I love lemon and basil together and what better way than in a moist muffin! Thanks for sharing on Crate It Thursday. I'll be back to check your site often.
Oh, my goodness, how fun are THESE? I'm so glad you brought them to Treasure Box Tuesday- sharing on Google+ this afternoon! 🙂
Wow! Never baked cupcakes with basil! Sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing on Whatever Wednesday on Thank You Honey!
Thank you ,Sarah! I enjoy linking up every week.
Oh my goodness…I think I'll take 5 of these right now! 🙂
Thanks for joining the Link up this week!
Thanks, Jess. They were rather tasty and a nice kick with the cayenne. They went fast at work.
How much basil? I don't see it in the ingredients.
Thanks, Christine! It was there, but in editing, I guess it deleted it. 🙁 It's back. 🙂
Stopping by to see the other entrants in the Spiked challenge. Great looking muffins! Interesting name!
Thanks, Deb! I thought the name would draw more attention then Lemon Basil Muffins. 🙂
This is my first time hearing of a poison ivy cocktail- now my interest is piqued. 😉 Love these muffins- such a creative use with the limoncello!
Thank you so much for joining us for this month's Spiked Lemon Liquor Recipe Challenge- Good luck! 🙂
Carrie, thank you for hosting it every other month! I look forward to it!! It's always fun seeing what everyone makes.
I have never tasted Limoncello either and I am waaaaaaaaaay older than you are. So I more than you need to ask Where have I been. That name is popping up everywhere. So me thinks the Universe is pushing toward giving is a whirl. Here is the perfect excuse—more self righteous and then saying you are making cocktails.
Laughing——-
Carol, you really should try it. I think it's more of an after dinner liquor than anything, but you can mix it. I drink it straight from the bottle. LOL And honestly I truly wish you weren't a no reply blogger!