Whole Wheat Applesauce Muffins

Contributed by Rosie Groesbeck

1 cup whole wheat flour

2 eggs, beaten

1 cup white flour

1 cup applesauce

1 tbsp baking powder

1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

½ tsp salt

¼ cup chopped pecans

1 cup sugar

½ cup packed brown sugar

½ cup shortening

Sift flours, baking powder, and salt into a larger bowl. Set aside. Cream sugar and shortening. Stir in beaten eggs and applesauce. Blend in sifted ingredients. Fold in shopped nuts if desired. Spoon into greased muffin tins. Mix pecans and brown sugar together and sprinkle over batter. Bake at 375 degrees for about 20 minutes. Makes 18 muffins.