1 c. soft butter
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 c. applesauce
4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1 c. pecans, chopped
Powdered sugar

Cream butter gradually, add sugar beating well at medium speed. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each one. Add applesauce; mix well. Combine flour and spices. Add to creamed mixture; mixing well. Stir in pecans with a spoon. Fill greased muffin pans about 3/4 full. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until done. Transfer to a wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Yields 3 dozen.