Judy's Date Muffins
photo by CoffeeB
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Yields:
-
8 muffins
- Serves:
- 8
ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup dates, chopped
- 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
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1⁄4 cup walnuts, chopped
directions
- Place dates in a small bowl and add boiling water, let stand 10 minutes (do not drain!).
- Meanwhile in a small mixing bowl, beat shortening and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes then beat in egg until well mixed.
- Add dates and beat on low speed until blended.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon and then stir into date mixture with a wooden spoon just until blended.
- Stir in the walnuts.
- Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full.
- Bake at 350F for 15-20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool completely.
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Reviews
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Wowzer..these sure are tasty and not overly sweet. I love having muffins on hand in the freezer for pulling out as my mid-afternoon snack. The dates were a welcome addition and something I wish I incorporated more into my recipes. I did omit the walnuts, although I'm sure they'd be a nice addition. I did up the amount of cinnamon (you know me) to 3/4 t's. I should mention too that I chose not to use paper liners. Made for SweetTraditions Tag.~
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