Applesauce Muffins

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup applesauce
2 cups flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line 12 muffin cups. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar until blended. Blend in egg and applesauce. In medium bowl, combine dry ingredients. Add to butter mixture. Stir in nuts, if desired. Spoon batter into muffin cups, fill 2/3 full. Bake 25 minutes, or until golden.