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Candy Coated Apples

Ingredients:

  • 4 medium Michigan Apples
  • 4 wooden craft sticks
  • 1 package (6 oz., 1 cup) milk chocolate morsels
  • 1 teaspoon shortening
  • 1/2 cup toasted coconut, optional

Servings:

4

Nutrition Facts:

Per serving (based on 1 apple)

Calories 310
Total Fat 15g
Cholesterol 10mg
Carbohydrates 46g
Sodium 35mg
Fiber 5g
Protein 3g

Wash and thoroughly dry Apples.  Remove stems.  Insert wooden stick into stem end of each Apple.  Set aside.

In microwave or small saucepan, over low heat, melt together chocolate and shortening, stiring constantly.  Remove from heat.  Spread evenly over Apples and sprinkle with coconut, if desired.  Place on waxed paper lined baking sheet.  Cool at room temperature until set.

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