Ingredients
- 1/4 cup margarine or butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 2 larges eggs,
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour
- 2/3 cup splenda granulated sweetener
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoonss granulated sugar
Preparation
Step 1
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Lightly spray 12 muffin cups with nonstick baking spray (paper or foil liners may be added before spraying).
2. In a large bowl, cream the margarine and brown sugar for 3 to 4 minutes until fluffy. Beat in the eggs, applesauce and vanilla extract.
3. In a edium bowl, stir together the flours, sweetener, baking soda, baking powder, and 1 tablespoon cinnamon. Using a large spoon or
spatula, stir the flour mixture into the creamed butter mixture just until the dry ingredients are moistened.
4. Spoon the batter evenly into muffin tins, filling each cup two-thirds full.
5. In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over muffins. Bake the muffins for 20 minutes or until the center springs back when lightly touched. Cool
for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack.