Apricot Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. dried apricots, chopped
1 c. boiling water
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. nuts, chopped

Preparation

Soak apricots in water for 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, mix sugar and butter until fluffy.
Add sour cream, mix well.
Combine dry ingredients; stir into creamed mixture until just moistened. Drain apricots, discarding water.
Fold into batter along with nuts.
Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups 3/4 full.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 18 to 20 minutes or until done.
Cool for 10 minutes. Makes 12 to 18 muffins.