Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375F degrees. Line a muffin pan with muffin papers.

Step 2

Sift together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

Step 3

In a large bowl whisk together the melted butter and sugars. Then whisk in the eggs, vanilla extract and applesauce.

Step 4

Whisk about 1/2 of the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, then gently fold in the rest using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon.

Step 5

Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pan.

Step 6

Bake for 17-22 minutes, or until the tops are slightly firm to the touch and an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes.

Step 7

In a small bowl whisk together the sugar and cinnamon.

Step 8

Dip the top of a warm muffin in the melted butter, shaking off any excess. Then dip the top in the bowl of cinnamon sugar. Repeat the process with the rest of the muffins.