Instructions: 1. Thoroughly combine melted butter and cocoa; add applesauce.

2. Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, spices and salt in a mixing bowl; blend in cocoa mixture and egg until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in nuts.

3. Fill 12 greased or paper-lined muffin cups (2 1/2 inches in diameter) two-thirds full with batter; bake in preheated 350 F. oven 20 minutes, or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.

4. Drizzle Confectioners Sugar Glaze on muffins.

Confectioners Sugar Glaze

Blend confectioners sugar and milk until smooth.

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