Date Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. chopped dates
3 tsp. soda
3 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. vanilla
5 c. flour
3 c. water
1 1/2 c. oleo
3 slightly beaten eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
3 c. pecan pieces

Preparation

Bring chopped dates, water and soda to a boil.
Let cool. Cream oleo and sugar; add to cooled date mixture.
Mix remaining ingredients at low speed or by hand until well mixed; do not overbeat.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 25 minutes.
Makes about 6 dozen.