Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Oreo Caramel Dipped Apples


5 medium apples, washed, well dried
1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Caramels (about 50)
12 OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, coarsely chopped (about 1-1/2 cups)
1 square BAKER'S Premium White Baking Chocolate, melted
Yellow and red food coloring (optional)
INSERT wooden pop stick (from bag of caramels) into stem end of each apple; set aside.
PLACE caramels and 2 Tbsp. water in large saucepan; cook on medium-low heat until caramels are melted, stirring frequently.
DIP apples into melted caramel, spooning caramel over apples to coat. Roll in chopped cookies, pressing cookies gently into caramel to secure. Place on wax-paper-lined baking sheet; let stand 25 minutes or until caramel is set.
STIR 4 drops yellow food coloring and 1 drop red food coloring into melted white chocolate to tint orange. Cool 15 minutes. Drizzle over apples; let stand until firm. Store in refrigerator up to 2 days.

KRAFT KITCHENS TIPS
Size-Wise Caramel apples are a special treat that are fun to make with children. Keep an eye on serving size as you enjoy this rich dessert.Substitute Prepare as directed, using Halloween OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies.

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