These muffins have so many good things in them, it's like a smorgasbord of delightful eating. Filled with energy-making good things, they are a delicious breakfast food or midday snack.
Ingredients:
* 2 cups flour
* 1 Tbsp. baking powder
* 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
* 1/4 heaping tsp. cloves
* 1/4 heaping tsp. ginger
* 1/4 heaping tsp. nutmeg
* 1/4 heaping tsp. mace
* 1/4 heaping tsp. salt
* 3/4 cup granulated sugar
* 1 cup dark brown sugar
* 3 eggs beaten
* 1 cup oil
* 1 Tbsp. vanilla
* 1 cup coconut
* 2 cups raw carrots, shredded
* 1/2 cup raisins
* 1 apple, chopped
* 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions:
Sift flour, baking powder, salt, and all spices together. Mix in sugars and set aside in a large mixing bowl. Beat eggs, add oil and vanilla and mix well. Add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until all the flour is moistened. Add apple, coconut, raisins, pecans, and shredded carrots. Stir to mix well. Batter will be very thick.
Grease muffin tins with solid shortening like Crisco. Fill muffin tins 2/3 full.
This recipe makes 18-24 regular sized muffins or 24-36 small ones depending on size. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for about 25-30 minutes for the regular sized muffins, and 18-22 minutes for the small ones. Much depends on your own oven and the sizes of your muffin tins. Test for doneness.
Servings: 24-36
Time: 20 Minutes Preparation Time
25 Minutes Cooking Time
