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Citrus Date Muffins

Citrus Date Muffins
These cake-like muffins have a nice balance of chewy dates and crunchy pecans. A sweet orange glaze is the perfect complement to the mild-flavored muffin.
16 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped dates
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup buttermilk
  • GLAZE:
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange peel

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine dates and pecans; add 2 tablespoons flour.
  • Toss to coat; set aside. In a large bowl, cream shortening and
  • sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Combine the baking soda, salt and remaining flour; add to creamed
  • mixture alternately with buttermilk. Fold in the date mixture
  • (batter will be stiff).
  • Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at
  • 375° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine glaze ingredients. Cook and
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Citrus Date Muffins (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Spoon over warm
  • muffins. Yield: 16 muffins.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 299 calories, 16 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol, 135 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013