1 c. butter, softened
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
3 tsp. vanilla
4 c. flour, sifted (use 2 c. white, 2 c. wheat flour)
1 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. allspice
3 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. baking soda
1 (1 lb.) can applesauce

Cream butter, sugar, eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Sift together flour and spices. Add to creamed mixture. Blend 2 teaspoons vanilla into applesauce, add baking soda, then blend batter using a wooden spoon. Batter will be stiff, so stir until well mixed. Spoon into greased muffin tins 1/2 full. Bake at 400 degrees for 12 minutes. Yields: approximately 4 dozen muffins. NOTE: This batter will keep a long time in refrigerator.