Hershey's Spider Web Caramel Apples

Caramel apples take on some Halloween fun with a simple spiderweb garnish of drizzled milk chocolate.

Recipe Ingredients:

6 wooden ice cream sticks
6 medium-size apples, rinsed and stems removed
1 (14-ounce) bag caramel candies(about 50), unwrapped
1 tablespoon water
20 HERSHEY'S KISSES Brand Milk Chocolates, unwrapped
1 teaspoon vegetable shortening

Cooking Directions:

1. Line tray with wax paper; generously butter or spray wax paper with nonstick cooking spray. Insert wooden stick into stem end of each thoroughly dried apple.
2. Place caramels and water in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave an additional 30 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth.
3. Dip apples into warm mixture, turn until coated. Scrape off exess coating; place on prepared tray. If necessary, warm coating by microwaving an additional 15 seconds at a time. Refrigerate until firm (about 30 minutes).
4. Place chocolates and shortening in microwave-safe measuring cup. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until chocolates are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred.
5. Drizzle melted chocolate over caramel-coated apples. Refrigerate until serving time.

Makes 6 caramel apples.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of the Hershey Kitchens, and reprinted with permission of The Hershey Company. © The Hershey Company.