Cocoa Applesauce-Raisin Muffins Recipe

Name: Cocoa Applesauce-Raisin Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups flour; 1/2 cup whole wheat flour; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup baking cocoa; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, melted; 1 cup chunky applesauce; 1/4 cup half-and-half cream or 1/4 cup milk; 1 egg; 3/4 cup raisins; CINNAMON BUTTER; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened; 2 tablespoons icing sugar (powdered); 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, melted
1 cup chunky applesauce
1/4 cup half-and-half cream or 1/4 cup milk
1 egg
3/4 cup raisins
CINNAMON BUTTER
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
2 tablespoons icing sugar (powdered)
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1
Set oven to 400 degrees.
2
Grease the bottoms, or line 2-1/2-inch muffin cups with paper liners.
3
In a large bowl, stir together, the flours, brown sugar, baking cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
4
In a small bowl, stir together, melted butter, applesauce, half and half cream or milk (if using), and the egg until well blended.
5
Add to dry ingredients; stir with a wooden spoon JUST until dry ingredients are moistened.
6
Stir in raisins.
7
Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full with the batter.
8
Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the muffins test done.
9
Remove from pans to wire racks.
10
Cool slightly.
11
Serve muffins warm with cinnamon butter.
12
To make cinnamon butter: In a small mixing bowl, beat butter, powdered sugar and cinnamon until well blended.

869

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups flour, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup baking cocoa, and more.

Yes, Cocoa Applesauce-Raisin Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cocoa Applesauce-Raisin Muffins

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