Ginger Date Muffins

One of my favourites, love ginger and love dates. Always popular

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups plain flour
• 1  teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1  large egg
• 6  tablespoons golden syrup
• 1 1⁄2 cups  packed pitted dates, chopped
• 3⁄4 cup butter
• 6  tablespoons  packed dark brown sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400F and prepare twelve muffin cups.
2. In a bowl sift together, flour, ginger, baking powder and baking soda.
3. In a small bowl whisk together egg and golden syrup until combined.
4. In a large bowl beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Beat in flour and egg and egg mixtures until just combined and stir in dates.
6. Divide batter among muffin cups and bake in middle of oven until a tester comes out clean, about 15 minutes.