*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                               DATE MUFFINS

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Muffins                          Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       c            Cooking dates, chopped
   1       c            Boiling water
   2       tb           Vegetable oil/vegetable
                        -- shortening
   1 3/4   c            All purpose white flour
   1       t            Vanilla
   1       t            Baking soda
   1       c            Brown sugar
   1 1/2   ts           Baking powder
     1/2   ts           Salt
   1       c            Walnuts, chopped

  Combine dates, water & oil or shortening.  Let cool.
  
  Combine the baking soda with the flour & mix well.
  Add the brown sugar, baking powder, vanilla, salt &
  nuts to the date mixture.  Mix well.  Gently fold in
  the flour & baking soda mixture.  If too dry, add a
  little more water.
  
  Bake in greased muffin pans at 325F for 25 minutes, or
  until cooked through.
  
  Posted by Mark Satterly in Intercook
 


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