Spicy Mandarin Orange Muffins

1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 c. sugar
1 3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. allspice
1 egg, beaten
1/3 c. butter or margarine, very soft
1/2 c. milk
11 oz. can mandarin oranges, drained and sections cut into 3 or 4 pieces,
Chopped dates and nuts, optional
Topping:
1/4 c. melted butter or marg.
1/4 c. sugar and 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, mixed

Mix dry ingredients. Beat egg, add butter, then add milk. Add wet to dry. Stir in orange pieces, nuts, dates. Fill paper bake cups 1/2 full. Microwave on high approximately 3 minutes. Test with toothpick. Dip hot muffin top in melted butter then in cinnamon and sugar. Enjoy!

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