Muffins Worth Getting up For

2 1/2 cups sugar

4 cups all-purpose flour

4 teaspoons cinnamon

4 teaspoons baking SODA

1 cup shredded coconut

1 cup raisins (plumped)

4 cups shredded carrots

2 apples, peeled, cored, and shredded

1 cup chopped pecans

1 cup chocolate chips (optional) 1 cup currants (optional)

6 eggs, lightly beaten

2 cups vegetable oil

1 teaspoon vanilla

Mix the dry ingredients together in a LARGE bowl, add the carrots and fruits & nuts. Add the wet ingredients and stir until blended. Spoon into greased muffin pans and bake in a pre-heated 375 F oven for 20 Minutes. This recipe can be halved. IF stored in an air-tight bowl, it will keep for a few days to be baked as needed.