Cinnamon-Raisin Muffins

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Cinnamon-Raisin Muffin Mix

1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked quick oats
1 cup raisins

Layer ingredients in a 1-quart food storage jar with tight-fitting lid in following order: granulated sugar, brown sugar, slightly packed; combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and salt; oats and raisins. Seal jar; cover lid with fabric. Attach gift tag and fabric to jar with raffia.

Makes 1 (1-quart) jar

Cinnamon-Raisin Muffins

1/3 cup butter
2/3 cup milk
1 egg
1 jar cinnamon-raisin muffin mix

1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Grease twelve 2 1/2-inch muffin cups or line with paper or foil bake cups; set aside.

2. Place butter in medium microwavable bowl. Microwave about 45 seconds or until butter is melted; cool slightly. Add milk and egg; whisk until blended.

3. Place contents of jar in separate medium bowl; stir until blended. Add butter mixture; stir until just blended. Fill prepared muffin cups 2/3 full with batter. Bake 14-15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes in pan om wire rack; remove muffins from pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Yield 12 muffins