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Candy Apple Brownies

Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour
Author Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

Brownies

  • 1 box fudge brownie mix *choose one that uses oil, water, and eggs
  • Mott's Applesauce enough to replace 1/2 of the oil called for in the brownies
  • Mott's Apple Juice enough to replace the water called for in the brownies
  • 2 eggs

Caramel Filling

  • 1 bag 11 oz. wrapped caramels
  • 1/3 c. half & half or whipping cream

Frosting

  • 1/3 c. salted butter at room temperature
  • 4 1/2 c. powdered sugar
  • 1/4 c. Mott's Apple Juice
  • 1 c. Candy Apple M&M's coarsely crushed in food processor

Instructions

Brownies

  • Mix brownies according to package instructions, replacing water with apple juice and half of oil with apple sauce.
  • Pour half of batter into a parchment-lined 8x8 inch pan.
  • Bake 25 minutes at 325 degrees.
  • In a microwaveable bowl, melt caramels and half & half 2 minutes on high. Stir until completely melted.
  • Pour caramel mixture over baked brownies and top with remaining brownie batter.
  • Bake an additional 30-35 minutes or until brownies are firm on top.
  • Cool completely.

Frosting

  • Cream butter in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add 2 c. powdered sugar and mix until combined.
  • Add apple juice and mix until smooth, then add remaining powdered sugar.
  • Frost cooled brownies and top with M&M's.