Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together 1/2 cup of butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla, and applesauce until well combined.

Step 3

Gradually stir in the flour, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.

Step 4

Fill the muffin wells 2/3 full. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 5

Let cool for 10 minutes before carefully removing the muffins from the tin.

Step 6

Melt the remaining 1/2 cup of butter. Place in a small bowl.

Step 7

Stir together the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar and teaspoon of cinnamon and place in a second small bowl.

Step 8

Dunk each muffin in the butter and then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.