Chocolate & Peanut Butter Dipped Apples
Category: Apple, Chocolate, Peanut Butter
Yield: 12 pieces
12 Medium apples, stems removed
12 Wooden ice cream sticks
1 cup HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1 2/3 cups (10-oz pkg) REESE'S Peanut Butter Chips, divided
1/4 cup Plus 2 tablespoons shortening, divided (do not use butter,
margarine, spread or oil)

Procedures
Line tray with wax paper. Wash apples; dry thoroughly. Insert wooden
stick into stem end of each apple; place on prepared tray.
Place chocolate chips, 2/3 cup peanut butter chips and 1/4 cup
shortening in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1
minute; stir. In necessary, microwave at HIGH an additional 30 seconds
at a time, stirring after each heating, just until chips are melted
when stirred. Dip bottom three-fourths of each apple into mixture.
Twirl and gently shake to remove excess; return to prepared tray.
Place remaining 1 cup peanut butter chips and remaining 2 tablespoons
shortening in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 30 seconds;
stir. If necessary, microwave at HIGH an additional 15 seconds at a
time, stirring after each heating, just until chips are melted when
stirred. Spoon over top section of each apple, allowing to drip down
sides. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Recipe from Hershey's Kitchens





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