Date Muffins

Name: Date Muffins
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped dates; 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; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped dates
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
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1

Place dates in a small bowl and add boiling water; let stand for 10 minutes (do not drain). Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat shortening and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg.
2

Add dates; beat on low speed until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon; stir into date mixture with a wooden spoon just until blended. Stir in walnuts.
3

Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Muffins may be frozen for up to 3 months.