Rum-Nut Muffins

Yield: 2 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons rum
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• Sifted confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. Combine flour and sugar in a mixing bowl; make a well in center of mixture.
2. Combine remaining ingredients except for confectioners' sugar; add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
3. Spoon into greased and floured 1 1/2 inch muffin pans, filling about two-thirds full.
4. Bake at 400 degrees F for 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
5. Remove from pans; sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.