Date Muffins

Name: Date Muffins
Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped dates; 1 cup boiling water; 1 tablespoon shortening; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup chopped pecans

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 cup finely chopped dates
1 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon shortening
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

1

Combine first 3 ingredients; let stand 1 hour. Stir in egg and vanilla.
2

Combine flour and next 4 ingredients in a bowl; make a well in center of mixture. Add date mixture, stirring just until moistened. Spoon into greased muffin pans, filling three-fourths full.
3

Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes.