Orange Muffins With Citrus Frosting

   Spring is in the air and Citrus fruit is every where and I have been putting it
   in every thing. These muffins are light and perfect for a brunch or along side
   some bacon and eggs. The frosting puts them over the top. Enjoy!

          Orange Muffins With Citrus Frosting

          1/3 cup butter, softened
          2/3 cup sugar
          2 eggs
          1/2 teaspoon orange extract
          1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
          2 cups all-purpose flour
          1 teaspoon baking powder
          1/2 teaspoon salt
          1/4 teaspoon baking soda
          1 cup orange juice
          1 chopped walnuts (optional)

          1) In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs,
          one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts.
          2) Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda, add to creamed
          mixture alternately with orange juice. Fold in nuts.
          3) Spray a muffin pan and pour batter in pan and bake in a preheated oven
          at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes or until done. Cool on wire rack.
        
          Frosting
          1 package (8oz) cream cheese , softened
          3 or 4 tablespoons of orange juice
          1/2 teaspoon orange extract
          2 cups confectioners sugar
          1 teaspoon grated orange peed

          In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, orange juice, extract, confectioner's sugar
          and peel until well blended. Spread on cooled muffins.