Chocolate Toffee Caramel Apples

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

1 pkg. (14 oz.) caramels

2 tablespoons water

4 wooden craft sticks

4 large tart apples

2 cups chopped pecans

1 pkg. (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 teaspoon shortening

1 cup English toffee bits

Directions:

In a microwave safe bowl, combine the caramels and water. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave 30-45 seconds longer or until the caramels are melted.

Insert wooden sticks into apples; dip apples into the caramel mixture, turning to coat. Coat with nuts; set on waxed paper to cool.

Melt chocolate chips and shortening; drizzle over apples. Sprinkle with toffee bits. Set on waxed paper to cool. Cut into wedges to serve.

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