Date Muffins

• 1 c milk
• 1 egg
• 2/3 c sugar
• 1 t vanilla
• 1/2 c melted butter or margarine
• 1 c dates, chopped
• 1/2 c walnuts, chopped
• 2 1/4 c flour
• 3 t baking powder

Lightly oil a muffin tin and preheat oven to 190 C. Put the first seven ingredients into a bowl and mix well. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until just mixed. Two-thirds fill the muffin tins and place half a date on top of each muffin. Bake for 15-20 minutes.

Source: MMM Muffins, page 41