Applesauce Muffins

1 stick butter, softened

1 cup applesauce

1 cup sugar

1 egg

½ teaspoon vanilla

2 cups flour

½ tsp. ground cloves

1 tsp. ground allspice

1 ½ tsp. ground cinnamon

½ cup pecans (optional)

1 tsp. soda

Cream butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.

Mix flour and spices and add.

Combine soda and applesauce and add last. Stir in pecans, if desired.

Batter can be saved in refrigerator (covered) for 2-3 weeks.

Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.