ULTIMATE OREO CARAMEL APPLES

Ultimate Oreo Caramel Apples image

My kids like to give Halloween goodies to the neighborhood trick-or-treaters. These cookie-caramel apples were door prizes for a few lucky ghosts and goblins. -Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

6 wooden pop sticks
6 small Gala apples
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
2 tablespoons 2% milk
20 Oreo cookies, coarsely crushed
1 package (10 ounces) dark chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

Insert pop sticks into tops of apples. Place caramels and milk in a small saucepan; heat and stir over medium-low heat 3-5 minutes or until smooth, stirring frequently. Dip apples in caramel mixture, coating completely. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; let stand until set, about 10 minutes., Place crushed cookies in a shallow bowl. In top of a double boiler or a metal bowl over hot water, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip apples in chocolate mixture, allowing excess to drip off; dip in cookies, rolling to coat. Return to baking sheet; refrigerate until set, about 15 minutes. Cut into wedges to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.