Strawberry Muffins

Wash & hull:

1 generous pint strawberries

Cut into pieces measuring approximately 1/4"

You should have 2 cups when you are done.

Toss with:

1 Tbsp sugar

Set aside.

With a mixer, cream together:

1/2 c butter

1 c sugar

Beat until light & fluffy.

Add:

2 eggs

Beat well.

Set aside.

In a small bowl combine:

2 c flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

Add the flour mixture a little at a time to the butter mixture, alternately adding:

1/4 c milk

1 tsp vanilla

Fold in sweetened strawberries.

Fill well-greased or lined muffin cups 3/4 full.

Combine:

1 Tbsp sugar

1 Tbsp chopped walnuts

Sprinkle over each muffin.

Bake @ 375 for 25 min.

Cool in pan at least 15 min.

Makes about 1 1/2 dozen muffins.

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