1 c. flour
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
4 tbsp. softened butter
1/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. applesauce
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Combine first 4 ingredients; set aside. In medium bowl, beat butter and sugar; beat egg, applesauce and vanilla extract into butter mixture. Stir butter mixture into flour. Spoon batter into 24 greased miniature muffin cups.

Mix 1 tablespoon sugar with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle over muffins. Bake at 400 degrees for 12 minutes.