Orange Poppy Seed Muffins

Ingredients
makes 24 mini muffins

• 2/3 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup (8 ounces) plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
• 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
• 1 teaspoon orange extract
• 2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt

For the Glaze:

• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Method

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. 
2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Stir in the yogurt, orange juice concentrate, orange peel and extract. 
4. Combine the flour, poppy seeds, baking soda and salt.
5. Add to creamed mixture just until moistened.
6. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. 
7. Bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes for mini muffins; 15-18 minutes for regular muffins or until a toothpick comes out clean. 
8. Heat glaze ingredients in a small pan, cooking until sugar dissolves.
9. Pour hot glaze over the muffins immediately and serve.

Recipe adapted from Taste of Home