Preparation / Directions:
Heat oven to 375F. Grease 36 mini muffin cups. In large bowl, beat shortening and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add pumpkin, orange juice, grated orange peel and eggs; blend well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Fold in dates. Fill each cup 3/4 full. Bake 14-17 minutes or until very light golden brown and toothpick tests clean. cool 1 minute, remove from pan. Brush tops with orange juice and dip in sugar.
To use a standard muffin tin, fill 2/3 full and bake at 400F. 18-22 minutes.
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Nutritional Information:
Per muffin: 70 calories, 1 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g fat (26%), 12 mg cholesterol, 65 mg sodium, 55 mg potassium |
