got carrots?

Carrot Honey Date Muffins

Makes 15.  I found this on Cooks.com when I was trying to figure out how to use up some of the excess carrots I’d bought for Easter.  Plus I had date crystals from our recent Palm Springs trip.  And, I love honey and I didn’t want something with nuts.

            ¼ c. butter

            ½ c. honey

            ½ c. milk

            2 eggs

            1 Tbs. finely grated orange peel

            1 c. flour

            1 Tbs. baking powder

            1 tsp. salt

            1 c. grated carrots

            1 c. diced, pitted dates

Heat oven to 425 degrees.  Line 15 regular size muffin cups with cupcake liners.  Melt butter with honey.  Remove from heat and stir in milk, then eggs, then orange peel.  Blend well and set aside.  In a bowl, combine dry ingredients and mix well.  Stir in butter mixture; mix well, then stir in carrots and dates.  Spoon into muffin tins and bake 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.  Let stand 5 minutes before removing from pan.  Serve warm.