Date Nut Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. date pieces
3/4 c. oleo
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 extra large eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/3 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. water
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. pecan pieces
2 1/2 c. flour

Preparation

Soak dates in hot water at 120\u00b0 for 10 minutes.
Drain and refrigerate until cold.
Cream oleo and sugar.
Add eggs, vanilla, salt, water, baking soda, flour and pecans.
Mix only until combined.
Fold in dates.
Fill muffin tins 2/3 full.
Bake at 350\u00b0
for 20 minutes.