Chocolate and Peanut Butter Dipped Apples |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Perfect for Halloween! This recipe comes from Hershey's. Ingredients:
10 -12 medium apples, stems removed |
10 -12 wooden popsicle sticks |
1 cup dark chocolate chips or 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips |
1 2/3 cups peanut butter chips, divided |
1/4 cup shortening, plus |
2 tablespoons shortening, divided (do not use butter, margarine, spread or oil) |
Directions:
1. Line tray with parchment paper or wax paper.
2. Wash apples; dry thoroughly and insert wooden stick into stem end of each apple; place on prepared tray.
3. Place chocolate chips, 2/3 cup peanut butter chips and 1/4 cup shortening in medium microwave-safe bowl.
4. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 1 minute; stir.
5. If necessary, microwave at MEDIUM an additional 30 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, just until chips are melted when stirred.
6. Dip bottom three-fourths of each apple into mixture. Twirl and gently shake to remove excess; return to prepared tray.
7. Place remaining 1 cup peanut butter chips and remaining 2 tablespoons shortening in small microwave-safe bowl.
8. Microwave at MEDIUM 30 seconds; stir.
9. If necessary, microwave at MEDIUM an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, just until chips are melted when stirred.
10. Spoon over top section of each apple, allowing to drip down sides. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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