Applesauce Spice Muffins

1 1/2 C flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
2 eggs
1 C brown sugar, packed
1/2 C + 3 tbsp melted butter or margarine, cooled
1 C applesauce
1 C pecan pieces

Topping:
1 tbsp sugar
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp allspice
1/8 tsp nutmeg
Combine all topping ingredients in a small bowl.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt in a medium bowl.

In a large bowl whisk eggs and brown sugar until well combined; add butter a little at a time, whisking until creamy. Stir in applesauce.

Fold in flour mixture until just moistened. Fold in nuts.

Divide among 12 muffins cups. Sprinkle with topping. Bake about 20 minutes, then cool in pan 5 minutes.

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