The Absolute Best Applesauce Spice Muffins With Spice Topping!

• MUFFINS
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (heaping)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon (can use more or less)
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup light brown sugar (can use more)
• 1/2 cup butter (butter is better!) or 1/2 cup margarine, melted (butter is better!)
• 1 1/4 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 1 1/4 cups chopped nuts
• SPICE TOPPING
• 6 -7 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1. Set oven to 350u0b0F.
2. Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
3. Butter 12 muffin tins or line with paper liners.
4. For muffins: in a small bowl mix together first 7 dry ingredients.
5. In another large bowl whisk together eggs and brown sugar until well combined.
6. Add in melted butter whisking continuously until mixture is creamy.
7. Stir in applesauce.
8. Fold in flour mixture until JUST combined.
9. Stir in nuts.
10. Divide the batter evenly between muffin tins.
11. To make the topping: stir together all ingredients then sprinkle over tops of muffin batter.
12. Bake for about 20-22 minutes, or until muffins test done.
13. Cool in pan for 5 minutes then remove to a rack to cool.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/the-absolute-best-applesauce-spice-muffins-with-spice-topping-141601 (may not work)