Whole Wheat Applesauce Muffins

This also comes from "The Essential Mormon Cookbook". I have never tried it but they sound yummy so i could be trying them in the near future. I'll let you know how they turn out

1 c. whole wheat flour
1 c. white flour
1 tbls. baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. applesauce
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)
1/4 c. chopped pecans or walnuts
1/2 c. packed brown sugar

Sift flours, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl. Set aside. Cream sugar and shortening. Stir in beated eggs and applesauce. Blend in sifted ingredients. Fold in chopped nuts if desired. Spoon into greased muffin tins or muffin cups. Mix pecans and brown sugar together and sprinkle over batter. Bake at 375 for about 20 minutes. Makes 18 muffins.