Chocolate Covered Bugs

Submitted by Alia55

"A tasty halloween treat that kids will love"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• licorice
• 24 caramels
• 6 ounces chocolate chips

• Decorations

• colored sprinkles
• 1 small red cinnamon candies
• sliced almonds

directions

1. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Cut licorice into tiny pieces.
2. Flatten each caramel into a small oval.
3. Press pieces of licorice onto the edges of 12 out of the 24 flattened caramels.
4. Top each caramel with a second caramel and press edges to seal. Put on prepared baking sheet.
5. Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl.
6. Microwave on high for 1 minute.
7. Stir and then microwave on high another minute longer.
8. Remove from oven and stir until melted.
9. Spoon melted chocolate over each candy.
10. Decorate with nuts and use the cinnamon candies for the eyes.