NUTTY DATE MUFFINS

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These muffins are easy to make and can be mixed in just two bowls, making cleanup speedy. This is a pleasant-tasting date muffin with a nice texture, compatible with many meals. -Deborah Ader, Sullivan, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup chopped dates
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the dates and pecans., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.