2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
dash ground cloves (optional)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups applesauce (we use our homemade applesauce)

OPTIONAL ADD-INS:

3/4 cup baking raisins (lightly coated with 1 tbsp. flour)
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a large mixing bowl combine all dry ingredients. Toss until well combined. Make a well in center of dry ingredients and set aside.

In separate mixing bowl combine oil and eggs. Beat with whisk until smooth then beat in applesauce. Add applesauce mixture to dry ingredients by pouring into the well and folding lightly until just combined. Do not over-mix!

If desired, carefully stir in one or more of the optional add-ins.

Place paper cupcake liners into muffin pans and fill 2/3rds full.

Bake at 350°F for 25 to 35 minutes or until toothpick tests clean.

Makes 18 regular size muffins.

Submitted by: Candy Nanes