EASY JAVA MUFFINS

By Ellen Bales
@Starwriter

Take these yummy muffins to work for your coffee break or to share with co-workers--they'll love you for it! Pop these in the oven while you're getting ready for work.
Recipe & photo: tasteofhome.com

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Serves:

Makes 1 dozen

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

20 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

1/4 c: (1/2 stick) butter, softened
1 c: packed brown sugar
2: eggs
1/4 c: unsweetened applesauce
1/2 c: buttermilk
1/2 c: strong brewed coffee
1 Tbsp: instant coffee granules
1/2 tsp: vanilla extract
1 c: all purpose flour
3/4 c: whole wheat flour
1 1/2 tsp: baking powder
1/2 tsp: baking soda
1/2 tsp: ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp: salt
1/2 c: finely chopped pecans, divided

How to Make EASY JAVA MUFFINS

Step-by-Step

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