"If you love your morning java like I do, get a double dose by paring this crunchy pecan-topped muffin with your favorite hot cup of Joe. They travel well and are ideal to take to work—for that mid-morning coffee break, of course. —Zainab Ahmed, Mountlake Terrace, Washington..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup butter, softened
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
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1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup whole wheat flour
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1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, divided