Date Muffins

Date Muffins
1 1/2 cups chopped dates
3/4 cup boiling water
2 large eggs
1/4 cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 3/4 cups all-purpose (plain) flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Place the dates in a bowl. Pour the water over top and allow to stand until softened and cool.
Preheat oven to 400◦F. Grease or line 12 muffin cups.
Meanwhile, beat the eggs until frothy. Beat in the oil and vanilla, then the sugar. Stir in the dates with the liquid.
Fold in the dry ingredients. Scoop batter into prepared muffin tins and bake for about 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.