Taffy Apple Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 20  individually wrapped caramels 
• 12  celery stalks 
• 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon 
• 1 cup apples i use 2 granny smith apples cored peeled finely chopped
• 0.3 cup milk 
• 1 cup walnuts finely chopped
• 18.3 oz duncan hines classic decadent cake mix 

Equipment

• sauce pan
• oven
• toothpicks
• muffin liners

Directions

1. Prepare cake mix according to package instructions; stir in apples and cinnamon. Fill paper-lined jumbo muffin cups 2/3 full.
2. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted near center tests clean.
3. Combine caramels and milk in a small saucepan over low heat; stir until melted and smooth.
4. Drizzle caramel over cooled cupcakes; sprinkle nuts over top. Insert a craft stick into center of each cupcake.