Molasses Refrigerator Muffins

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Course : Muffins
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 12
 

Ingredients:

4 cups unbleached flour -- sifted
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 1/3 cups vegetable shortening
4 large eggs -- slightly beaten
1 cup butter/sour milk
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
1 cup raisins
 

Preparation:

Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, allspice and nutmeg; set aside. Cream together shortening and sugar in mixing bowl until light and fluffy, using electric mixer at medium speed. Add eggs beat well. Blend in molasses and butter/sour milk. Add dry ingredients all at once, stirring just enough to moisten. Stir in raisins. Spoon into greased 3-inch muffin-pan cups, filling 1/2 full. Bake in 350 degree oven 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot with butter and jam. NOTE: Batter can be stored in refrigerator in covered container for up to 3 weeks.

 

Nutritional Information:

535 Calories (kcal); 24g Total Fat; (40% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 75g Carbohydrate; 62mg Cholesterol; 418mg Sodium