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Date Muffins




List of Ingredients



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






Instructions



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 3/4 full.
   
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.
   






Final Comments


Yield: 1 dozen.