Date Muffins

1 c Cooking dates, chopped

1 c Boiling water

2 tb Vegetable oil/vegetable

-- shortening 1 3/4 c All purpose white flour

1 ts Vanilla

1 ts 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