Old German Muffins

Yields 18 Muffins

Ingredients:

3/4 cup Butter
1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
2 Large Eggs
1 Tbs. Rum
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
3 Tbs. Milk
1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
2 tsp. Baking Powder
2 1/4 cup Flour
1/4 cup Almonds; Ground
1 Tbs. Orange Rind; Grated
1/4 cup Raisins

Cream butter and sugar together. Beat in eggs, rum, vanilla, and milk. Mix cinnamon, baking powder, and flour. Add flour mixture to butter mixture. Gently mix in almonds, orange rind, and raisins. Pour batter into greased muffin tins, filling half full. Bake at 375-F degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, or until brown.