California Orange Muffins

• 1 cup butter-flavored shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 large eggs, separated
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons grated orange zest
• 2 to 3 teaspoons orange extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks. Combine the orange juice, zest and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with juice mixture.
2. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold in to creamed mixture.
3. Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 375u0b0 for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

butter, sugar, eggs, orange juice, orange zest, orange extract, vanilla, flour, baking powder, salt

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/california-orange-muffins/ (may not work)