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Date Muffins
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1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup boiling water
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Place dates in a small bowl and add boiling water; let stand for 10 minutes (do
not drain). Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, beat shortening and sugar until
crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg. Add dates; beat on low speed until
blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon; stir into
date mixture with a wooden spoon just until blended. Stir in walnuts. Fill
paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or
until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to
a wire rack. Muffins may be frozen for up to 3 months.
Yield: 8 muffins.
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