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Ingredients
| dates - deglet noor (chopped): 1/2 cup (chopped) |
| water: 1/2 cup (boiling) |
| multipurpose shortening: 1/4 cup |
| granulated sugar: 1/2 cup |
| eggs: 1 |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 1 cup |
| baking powder: 1/2 tsp |
| baking soda: 1/2 tsp |
| ground cinnamon: 1/2 tsp |
| walnuts (chopped): 1/4 cup (chopped) |
Judy's Date Muffins
Credit: Food.com
User rating:
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Prep Time
15 min -
Cook Time
20 min -
Servings
8 serving(s)
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- Place dates in a small bowl and add boiling water, let stand 10 minutes (do not drain!).
- Meanwhile in a small mixing bowl, beat shortening and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes then beat in egg until well mixed.
- Add dates and beat on low speed until blended.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon and then stir into date mixture with a wooden spoon just until blended.
- Stir in the walnuts.
- Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full.
- Bake at 350F for 15-20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool completely.