Whole Wheat Applesauce Muffins

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup white flour
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup applesauce
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1/2 cup brown sugar

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