Halloween Caramel Apples Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
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• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 2 packages (14 ounces each) caramels
• 1/4 cup water
• 8 large tart apples, room temperature
• 8 Popsicle sticks
• 3 to 4 Butterfinger candy bars (2.1 ounces each), coarsely crushed

Directions

• In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth and set aside. In another microwave-safe bowl, microwave the caramels and water, uncovered, on high for 1 minute; stir. Heat 30-45 seconds longer or until caramels are melted; stir until smooth.
• Line a baking sheet with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside. Wash and thoroughly dry apples. Insert a Popsicle stick into each; dip into caramel mixture, turning to coat. Place on prepared pan. Drizzle with melted chocolate. Sprinkle with crushed candy bars. Refrigerate until set. Remove from the refrigerator 5 minutes before serving; cut into wedges. Yield: 8 servings.

Halloween Caramel Apples published in Taste of Home October/November 2005, p23