Southern Cupcakes

By Thom7747

Ingredients

• 1 cup hot water
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup solid shortening
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/3 cup flour
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Details

Servings 15

Preparation

Step 1

Pour hot water over raisins and soda.
 
Cream shortening and sugar.
1. Add to raisin mixture.
2. Add flour and nuts.
3. Mix and batter is ready.
4. Fill well greased muffin tins with batter until two thirds full.

Bake 15 to 20 minutes in a 350° oven.