Lemon Chocolate Chip Muffins

• medium lemon↗1
• cup sugar↗1
• teaspoon baking soda↗1
• cup plain buttermilk or 1 cup yogurt↗1
• cup fresh lemon juice↗1⁄4
• cup butter↗1⁄2
• large eggs↗2
• cups flour↗2
• cup chocolate chips↗3⁄4

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Finely grate lemon peel, avoiding pith.

2. 2

   Beat butter and sugar until pale and creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in baking soda and grated peel. Fold in half the flour, then half the buttermilk. Repeat. Fold in chocolate chips.

3. 3

   Scoop 1/4 cup batter into prepared muffin tins.

4. 4

   Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven.

5. 5

   Brush lemon juice over hot muffins until used up. Sprinkle with sugar. Let stand 5 minutes before removing from pans.