Caramel Apple Cupcakes

Enjoy the taste of everybody's favorite caramel apples in this no-fuss form that's a cupcake on a stick. With Caramel Apple Cupcakes there's less mess but still lots of fun!

Serves: 24

Cooking Time: 25 min

Ingredients

• 1 (18.25-ounce) package spice cake mix
• 1 cup chopped Granny Smith apple (about 1 large)
• 35 caramels
• 1/4 cup evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
• 24 wooden craft sticks

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare cake mix according to package directions; stir in apple.
    
2. Spoon batter into paper-lined muffin pans, filling two-thirds full. Bake 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; remove to a wire rack to cool.
    
3. Meanwhile, combine caramels and milk in a medium saucepan over low heat; stir 4 minutes or until smooth.
    
4. Spread caramel mixture over cupcakes; immediately sprinkle with peanuts, pressing in slightly. Insert a wooden stick into center of each cupcake. Store covered in an airtight container.