EASY JAVA MUFFINS

Name: EASY JAVA MUFFINS
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Makes 1 dozen
Cuisine: American
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

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

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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

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.
In 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.
Coat muffin cups with cooking spray; fill three-fourths full. Sprinkle with remaining pecans.
Bake 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.