SPICY PUMPKIN MUFFINS 
1 1/2 c. all purpose flour
6 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 c. golden raisins
1/4 c. butter
1 c. pumpkin puree (fresh or canned)
1/2 c. milk
1 lg. egg

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Generously grease 12 muffin cups. In a large bowl with a fork combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir in raisins. In a 1-quart saucepan, melt butter. Cool slightly. Stir in pumpkin, milk and egg. Stir liquid into flour mixture just until moistened; batter will be lumpy. Divide batter among the greased cups. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until tester comes out clean. Remove and serve warm. Makes 1 dozen.

 

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