Old-german muffins

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾cupButter or margarine
½cupSugar
2Eggs; large
1tablespoonRum
1teaspoonVanilla extract
3tablespoonsMilk
½teaspoonCinnamon
2teaspoonsBaking powder
cupFlour; unbleached
¼cupAlmonds; ground
1tablespoonOrange rind; grated
¼cupRaisins; if desired

Directions

Cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, rum, vanilla, and milk. Mix cinnamon, baking powder, and flour. Add flour mixture to butter mixture.

Gently mix in almonds, orange rind, and raisins. Pour batter into greased muffin tins, filling half full. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 25 to 30 minutes, or until browned. Makes 18 muffins.

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