Java Muffins Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
• 1 tablespoon of Chicago French Press coffee (auto drip)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, divided

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°. 
2. Beat butter and brown sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs
3. Beat in applesauce.
4.  Whisk buttermilk, coffee, CFP coffee and vanilla until grounds are dissolved; gradually add to butter mixture.
5. In another bowl, whisk flours, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Add to butter mixture; stir just until moistened. 
6. Fold in 1/4 cup pecans.
7. Coat 12 muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; fill three-fourths full. 
8. Sprinkle with remaining pecans. 
9. Bake 15-20 minutes