Chocolate and Peanut Butter Dipped Apples

Lvs2Cook's Note:

Perfect for Halloween! This recipe comes from Hershey's.

• Total Time: 32 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 10 apples

• 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
• ¼ 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.