COUNTRY PUMPKIN MUFFINS

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At pumpkin harvest time, these muffins are a favorite at our house. You'll love the spicy taste, plump raisins and crunchy walnuts. They freeze well, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 2-1/4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1-1/2 cups canned pumpkin
1/2 cup water
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat sugar, oil, eggs, pumpkin and water. Combine flour, baking powder, soda, spices and salt. Add to pumpkin mixture; blend well. Fold in raisins and walnuts. Spoon into greased muffin tins, filling 3/4 full. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.