Spiced Raisin Mini Muffins

Name: Spiced Raisin Mini Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 4-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1 cup chopped raisins; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup butter; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup chopped walnuts; GLAZE:; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 to 2 tablespoons milk

These flavorful moist muffins don't crumble when you bite into them. So you may want to take them into the living room for munching while opening gifts.

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup chopped raisins
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons milk

Directions

In a saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature.
In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt. Add raisin mixture; mix well. Stir in walnuts. Fill greased or paper-line miniature muffin cups two-thirds full.
Bake at 350° for 12-16 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
For glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over cooled muffins.