Preheat oven to 350°F.

Cream butter and sugar; add beaten egg.

Heat applesauce and stir in vanilla.

Sift together flour and spices.

Alternately add applesauce, sifted flour and vanilla to the creamed mixture.

Bake in greased muffin pans until light brown, approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

Batter will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for several days.