Sweet Potato (Squash) Muffins
["1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened", "1 1/4 c. sugar", "2 eggs", "1 1/4 c. mashed, cooked sweet potato or butternut squash", "1/4 to 1/3 c. milk", "1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour", "2 tsp. baking powder", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. ground cinnamon", "1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg", "1/2 c. raisins", "1/4 c. chopped pecans", "2 Tbsp. sugar", "1/4 tsp. cinnamon"]
["Cream butter; gradually add 1 1/4 cups sugar, beating at medium speed of electric mixer.", "Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.", "Stir in sweet potatoes (squash) and milk.", "Combine flour, baking powder, salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture, stirring just until moistened. Stir in raisins and pecans.", "Spoon into muffin pans, filling 2/3 full.", "Combine 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; sprinkle over batter.", "Bake at 400\u00b0 for 22 to 25 minutes.", "Yields 2 dozen."]
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