# OREO Caramel-Dipped Apples

Source: https://www.oreo.com/recipe/oreo-caramel-dipped-apples-165283

Servings: 5 · Total time: 1h 20min

Caramel-dipped apples are rolled in chopped chocolate sandwich cookies and drizzled with white chocolate for a special autumn treat.

## Ingredients

- 5 apples (1-1/2 lb.), washed, well dried
- 1 pkg. (11 oz.) caramels
- 2 Tbsp. water
- 12 OREO Cookies, coarsely chopped
- 1 oz. white baking chocolate

## Directions

1. Insert wooden pop stick into stem end of each apple.
2. Cook caramels and water in saucepan on medium-low heat until caramels are completely melted, stirring frequently.
3. Dip apples, 1 at a time, in caramel, then spoon enough of the remaining caramel over apple until completely coated. Roll in chopped cookies, pressing cookies gently into caramel to secure. Place on waxed-paper-covered baking sheet; let stand 25 min. or until caramel is firm.
4. Melt chocolate as directed on package; cool slightly. Drizzle over apples; let stand 10 min. or until firm.

## Nutritional Information

- Calories: 500
- Total fat: 12g
- Saturated fat: 6g
- Trans fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 260mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 94g
- Dietary fiber: 4g
- Total sugars: 73g
- Added sugars: 45g
- Protein: 4g
- Vitamin D: 0% DV
- Calcium: 10% DV
- Iron: 6% DV
- Potassium: 6% DV

## Tips

- Caramel apples are a special treat that are fun to make with children. Keep an eye on the serving size as you enjoy this rich dessert.
- Store caramel apples in refrigerator up to 2 days.
- White chocolate can be tinted orange before drizzling over caramel apples. Melt white chocolate as directed, then stir in 4 drops yellow food coloring and 1 drop red food coloring. Cool slightly before drizzling over caramel-dipped apples.
- Look for wooden pop sticks in craft stores. Or, you can use lollipop sticks which can also be found in most craft stores.