Gourmet Caramel Apples

• 4 large tart apples
• 4 wooden pop sticks
• 1 cup milk chocolate chips
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 4-1/2 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon shortening
• 1 package (11 ounces) Kraft caramel bits
• 2 tablespoons water
• 4 pretzel rods, coarsely crushed
• 1/2 cup Reese's pieces

1. Line a
2. with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside. Wash and thoroughly dry apples. Insert a pop stick into the top of each; set aside.
3. Place chocolate chips in separate microwave-safe bowls. Heat in a microwave until melted; stir until smooth. In another microwave-safe bowl, melt candy coating and shortening; stir until smooth.
4. Combine caramels and water in another microwave-safe bowl. Heat in a microwave until melted; stir until smooth. Dip apples into caramel; turn to coat. Immediately press pretzels and Reese's pieces into sides of apples. Drizzle melted chocolate and candy coating over tops. Place on prepared pan; let stand until set.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/gourmet-caramel-apples/ (may not work)