CARAMEL APPLE CUPCAKES

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Favorite fall flavors combine in this new take on traditional cupcakes, made with Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ butter recipe yellow cake mix, applesauce and apple pie spice.

Provided by Arlene Cummings

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ butter recipe yellow cake mix
Water, butter and eggs called for on cake mix box
1 cup chunky applesauce
1 tablespoon apple pie spice
25 caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons half-and-half
1/2 cup finely chopped peanuts
18 craft or paper lollipop sticks, if desired (for decoration)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 18 regular-size muffin cups. Make cake batter as directed on box; gently stir in applesauce and apple pie spice. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • Bake 17 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and half-and-half on High 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Let cool about 10 minutes to thicken slightly. Dip tops of cupcakes into caramel mixture, then sprinkle with peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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