Apple Spice Cupcakes

1/2 cup lard
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup nuts
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
1/4 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 cup finely chopped apples
2 cups flour
2 tsps baking powder
2 tsps coffee
1/2 tsp all spice
3/4 cup water

Preheat oven to 375 F

Mix lard with sugar the add eggs.
Mix in all the spices with the salt.
Mix in apples
Mix in flour,baking powder,baking soda and coffee.
Do not over mix.
Lastly add water.

Fill muffin cups 2/3 full.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Mix 1/2 cup peanut butter with 1 1/2 cups brown sugar & 1/3 cup lard.
Then add 2 eggs,1/2 tsp. salt.
Stir in 3/4 cup milk and 1 tsp. vanilla.
Add 2 cups flour and 2 tsps baking powder.

Fill muffin cups 2/3 full.
Bake at 375 F for 20 to 25 minutes.