Honey Date Muffins

Honey Date Muffins from scratch

1 1/2 cups baking mix
1 Tbs instant vanilla pudding mix
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
1/4 cup honey
3/4 cup dates, chopped

Preheat oven to 350 F.. Grease muffin pan.(12 cup size) or line with paper liners. Use cooking spray and spray liners.

Combine all dry ingredients, Add butter and mix well. MIxture should be crumbly. Add milk, egg, honey and chopped dates into mixture.Stir well. Spoon into muffin pan, 3/4 full. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with butter or margarine. Toasted pecans or even walnuts would be a nice addition to this muffin. It takes 5 minutes to prepare. This is a 1970's recipe. Double recipe to make and bake 24 muffins.