Candy Apple Brownies combine the gooey goodness of brownies with the refreshing crunch of apples and nuts, all topped with creamy Cool Whip and drizzled with caramel. The dessert is a delightful twist that will bring a burst of flavor and fun to your next gathering.
For those with nut allergies, feel free to swap out the mixed nuts for something crunchy like crushed graham crackers or even skip them altogether. Quality ingredients make a difference, so opt for a brownie mix that you love and a rich hot fudge topping. Fresh apples are key for maximum flavor, and using a combination of green and red adds a lovely contrast to both taste and appearance.
Brownies & Bars
Candy Apple Brownies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 (20 ounce) box brownie mix
- 1 (6 ounce) jar hot fudge topping
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 (14 ounce) container Cool Whip
- 1 cup diced green apple
- 1 cup diced red apple
- 2 cups diced mixed nuts
- 1 (6 ounce) jar caramel topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the brownie mix package instructions.
- In the bottom of a brownie pan, combine 1 (6 ounce) jar of hot fudge topping with 1/4 cup water, stirring until mixed well.
- Evenly spread 1 (20 ounce) box of brownie mix over the fudge mixture, making sure it covers the sauce completely.
- Bake according to package directions, keeping an eye on it to ensure the center remains gooey.
- Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before layering on 1 (14 ounce) container of Cool Whip, spreading it evenly over the brownies.
- Next, layer 1 cup each of diced green and red apples, followed by 2 cups of diced mixed nuts on top of the Cool Whip.
- Finally, drizzle 1 (6 ounce) jar of caramel topping over the entire creation for that sweet finishing touch.
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