Raisin Muffins

When you are tired or the standard old chocolate chip muffins (not that that is possible), or want to be healthier (not that a good dose of chocolate isn't healthy), or are just looking for something different, try this delicious raisin muffin recipe (not that chocolate chips aren't delicious too).

Raisin Muffins
1 1/2 cups raisins
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter or hard margarine, softened
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose (plain) flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
pinch salt

In a medium saucepan bring the raisins and water to a boil. Simmer for ten minutes then set aside to cool slightly.
Preheat oven to 375◦F. Grease or line 18 muffin cups.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the egg, then the vanilla. Stir in the raisins along with 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Stir in the remaining dry ingredients.
Bake for about 20 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.