Ingredients

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 tablespoon grated lemon rind

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 cup flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/8 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons sugar

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation

Cream butter, gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in lemon and juice. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt, add to creamed mixture, mixing well.

Spoon batter into greased minature (1 3/4") muffin pans, filling two-thirds full. Combine 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon, sprinkle evernly ofer each muffin. Pat mixture into batter gently. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes. (if muffin pans are 2" bake for 17 minutes - will make 2 dozen).