Apple Cheddar Muffins

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This is an adopted recipe. I will post an intro after i make it.

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Steps

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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees f.

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Cream the shortening and sugar together and add the eggs , one at a time , beating well after each addition.

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Combine the flour , baking powder , baking soda , and salt in a mixing bowl , mix lightly.

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Gradually stir the flour mixture into the shortening mixture.

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In this order , add the oats cheddar and pecans , mixing well after each addition.

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Gradually add the milk , stirring until all the ingredients are just moistened.

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Grease the muffin pans and fill each cup 2 / 3rds full of batter.

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Dip the apple slices in the melted butter and then into the cinnamon-sugar.

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Press 1 apple slice into the top of each muffin.

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Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon-sugar and bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven , or until golden brown.

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Ingredients

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shortening, sugar, eggs, unbleached flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, oats, apple, cheddar cheese, pecans, milk, apples, butter, cinnamon-sugar mixture