Smores Caramel Apple Muffin Balls (Printable)
Bite-sized apple muffin balls offer cinnamon, caramel, and smores flavors for breakfast, dessert, or snacking.
# 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 unsalted butter, melted
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 unsalted butter, melted
18 - 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
19 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (optional)
20 - 2 tablespoons mini marshmallows (optional)
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a mini muffin tin or line with mini paper liners.
02 - Combine diced apple, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
05 - Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just incorporated. Avoid over-mixing.
06 - Carefully fold in the prepared apple mixture, mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, caramel pieces, and graham cracker crumbs until evenly distributed.
07 - Spoon the batter into the wells of the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each about three-quarters full.
08 - Place tin in the oven and bake for 14 to 16 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
09 - Remove tin from oven, allowing muffin balls to cool for 5 minutes in the pan.
10 - While still warm, brush muffin tops with melted butter, sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs, and add optional mini chocolate chips and mini marshmallows.
11 - Serve warm or at room temperature as desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Combines three favorite desserts for a fun twist
- Easy to grab for breakfast, dessert, or snacks
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- This recipe contains wheat, milk, eggs, and soy; check labels for nuts if allergies are a concern.
- For an extra gooey center, press additional caramel pieces into the center of each muffin before baking.
03 -
- Do not overmix batter to keep muffins light and fluffy.
- Freeze leftover muffin balls for up to 1 month and reheat in the oven for a quick treat.