Cottage Cheese Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Put cottage cheese through sieve or strainer.
2. 2
   Preheat oven to 350° (moderate).
3. 3
   Grease muffin tins or line them with paper cupcake liners.
4. 4
   Cream the butter and 3/4 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy.
5. 5
   Add lemon rind and egg; beat well.
6. 6
   Add cottage cheese and remaining brown sugar; mix thoroughly.
7. 7
   Mix dry ingredients thoroughly.
8. 8
   Blend well with cottage cheese mixture. Fold in dates or raisins.
9. 9
   Fill muffin tins about 2/3 full.
10. 10
    Bake 30 to 35 minutes.
11. 11
    Makes 18 cupcakes.