Sweet Potato Muffins

this is a wonderful recipe to make and give in a basket at Christmas time. It is so sweet and moist they want last long! This recipe came from my daughter-inlaws Mom who is so generous with her recipes.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 12 muffins

Ingredients

• 3  cups self-rising flour
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 2  eggs
• 1  cup white raisins, optional
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 2  cups sugar
• 1  cup  cooking oil
• 2  cups mashed sweet potatoes
• 1  cup  chopped pecans

Directions

1. Mix flour,sugar and cinnamon together and stir well.
2. Mix in cooking oil and eggs; stir in sweet potatoes, raisins, vanilla and nuts.
3. Line muffin tin with paper liners.
4. Fill about 1/2 full.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 min.
6. The muffin mixture will keep in refrig for 3 days.