Ingredients
1 1/4 cup flour
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp cinnamon
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped nuts set aside.
1/4 cup cocoa
1/4 cup oil
3/4 cup applesauce
1 each egg
CRUMB TOPPING
1 tbsp butter, melted
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp flour
2 tbsp cocoa
1/4 cup chopped nuts
1/4 tsp cinnamon
Directions
- 1/4 t salt Sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt &
cinnamon. Stir in chopped nuts and set aside. Beat together cocoa,
applesauce, oil and the egg. Add this to dry ingredients, stirring
only until combined. CRUMB TOPPING: In a small bowl, mix all the
ingredients. Place paper baking cups in 6 microwave safe custard cups
or muffin pan. Fill cups 1/2 full with batter, sprinkle with 1 tsp
Crumb Topping. Microwave for 3 1/2 minutes on high; rotate cups 1/4
turn every minute. Repeat with remaining batter.
Servings: 12 servings
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We hope you enjoy this Chocolate Crumb Muffins recipe.
