Java Muffins

• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
• 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, divided

1. Preheat oven to 375u0b0. In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs; mix well. Beat in applesauce. In a small bowl, whisk buttermilk, coffee, coffee granules and vanilla until granules are dissolved; gradually add to butter mixture.
2. In another bowl, whisk flours, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Add to butter mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in 1/4 cup pecans.
3. Coat 12 muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; fill three-fourths full. Sprinkle with remaining pecans. Bake 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

butter, brown sugar, eggs, unsweetened applesauce, buttermilk, coffee, coffee granules, vanilla, flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, salt, pecans

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/java-muffins/ (may not work)