Caramel Apple Cupcakes

Name: Caramel Apple Cupcakes
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 dozen
Ingredients: 1 package spice or carrot cake mix (regular size); 2 cups chopped peeled tart apples (about 2 medium); 20 caramels; 3 tablespoons 2% milk; 1 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted; 12 wooden skewers (4-1/2 inch)

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Yield 1 dozen

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Bring these extra special cupcakes to your next event and watch how quickly they disappear! With a caramel topping and spice cake base, they're the perfect mix of two fall-favorite treats. —Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas

Ingredients

1 package spice or carrot cake mix (regular size)
2 cups chopped peeled tart apples (about 2 medium)
20 caramels
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
12 wooden skewers (4-1/2 inch)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Line 12 jumbo muffin cups with paper liners.
Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions; fold in apples. Fill prepared cups three-fourths full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans; cool completely on a wire rack.
In a small saucepan, cook caramels and milk over low heat until smooth, stirring constantly. Spread over cupcakes. Sprinkle with pecans. Insert a wooden skewer in each.

Nutrition Facts

1 cupcake: 365 calories, 19g fat (3g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 315mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

Bring these extra special cupcakes to your next event and watch how quickly they disappear! With a caramel topping and spice cake base, they're the perfect mix of two favorite fall treats. —Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas

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