Smores Caramel Apple Cinnamon (Printer View)

Bite-sized muffins combining smores, caramel apple, and cinnamon pancake flavors—perfect for breakfast or dessert.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 cup milk
08 - 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Apple Mixture

10 - 1 medium tart apple, peeled and finely diced
11 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Smores & Caramel Filling

13 - 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
14 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
15 - 6 soft caramels, cut into small pieces
16 - 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs

→ Topping

17 - 2 tablespoons melted butter
18 - 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
19 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (optional)
20 - 2 tablespoons mini marshmallows (optional)

# Method Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a mini muffin tin or line with paper liners.
02 - In a small bowl, combine diced apple with brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
05 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Fold in prepared apple mixture, mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, caramel pieces, and graham cracker crumbs.
07 - Evenly spoon batter into mini muffin tin, filling each well about three-quarters full.
08 - Bake for 14 to 16 minutes, or until muffin balls are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
09 - Remove from oven and allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
10 - While still warm, brush tops with melted butter, sprinkle graham cracker crumbs, and, if desired, garnish with extra mini chocolate chips and marshmallows.
11 - Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Combines favorite flavors of smores and caramel apples in one easy treat
  • Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack and easy to share
02 -
  • Store muffin balls in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze for one month
  • Check chocolate, caramel, and marshmallow packaging for allergens if nut allergy is a concern
03 -
  • Gently press extra caramel pieces into the center of each muffin before baking if you want a gooey middle
  • Try replacing half the flour with whole wheat for extra fiber
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