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These muffins are so tasty! The house smells of autumn as they bake. I plan to include some of these muffins in a large gift basket for a silent auction at our church. I'm certain whoever wins the bid for it will love these muffins. I made them without any changes. Yummy!<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"","GUID":"78e5f03bf9bd40d0a278f7b8b5297c7f","MemberId":6255487,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Saybeebisber","SubmittedDate":"09\/27\/2013 01:34"},{"Comment":"
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