Nutty Orange-Caramel Cupcakes

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   Heat oven to 350F.

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   Beat first 5 ingredients, 1 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup water in large bowl with mixer until blended.

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   Remove 1/2 cup batter; place in small bowl.

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   Spoon remaining batter into 24 paper-lined muffin cups.

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   Microwave 1 cup caramel bits and 1 Tbsp.

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   (3 tsp.)

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   of the remaining water in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 30 sec.

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   ; stir.

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   Continue microwaving until caramels are completely melted, stirring every 10 sec.

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    Add to reserved cake batter; mix well.

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    Stir in remaining sour cream.

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    Drop by spoonfuls over batter in muffin cups; swirl gently with knife.

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    Bake 24 to 28 min.

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    or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean.

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    Cool in pans 10 min.

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    Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

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    Microwave remaining caramel bits and water in microwaveable bowl 30 sec.

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    ; stir.

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    Continue microwaving until caramels are completely melted, stirring every 10 sec.

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    Cool slightly.

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    Drizzle caramel mixture over cupcakes; sprinkle with nuts.

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    Let stand until caramel is firm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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