Date Muffins Recipe

Name: Date Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped dates; 1/2 cup boiling water; 1/4 cup shortening; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup boiling water
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

1
Place dates in a small bowl and add boiling water; let stand for 10 minutes (do not drain). Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat shortening and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg.
2
Add dates; beat on low speed until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon; stir into date mixture with a wooden spoon just until blended. Stir in walnuts.
3
Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350u00b0 for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Muffins may be frozen for up to 3 months.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup chopped dates, 1/2 cup boiling water, 1/4 cup shortening, 1/2 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Date Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Date Muffins

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