Sweet and Simple Chocolate Covered Apple Sticks
These Chocolate Covered Apple Sticks are an easy treat that kids and adults will love. They’re like a mix between a caramel apple and a candy bar—only way easier to make and share! This no-bake fruit dessert is great for parties, family movie nights, or even a fun after-school snack.
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The best part is you don’t need anything fancy—just fresh apples, some chocolate to melt, a little caramel, and whatever toppings you’ve got in the pantry. It comes together in minutes and makes the cutest, most colorful treat.
Try my Sweet Chocolate Dipped Green Apples or Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles for a fall treat your kids will love!
How to Make Chocolate Covered Apple Sticks
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
for extra toppings
Step by Step Guide
1. Prep your workspace by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper and setting it aside.
2. Slice your apples into ½-inch thick slices. Place them on a paper towel and cover with another paper towel. Gently press down to remove any excess moisture.
3. Now, grab a knife and make a small slit at the bottom of each apple slice. Insert a bamboo stick into each slit.
4. Time to get melting! In a microwave-safe bowl, melt your chocolate wafers according to the package instructions.
5. Dip each apple slice into the melted chocolate, making sure it’s fully coated. Let the excess chocolate drip off before placing the apple onto your prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all your apple slices are covered and pop them in the fridge to harden.
6. While your chocolate-coated apples are chilling, melt the white chocolate wafers in a small bowl as directed on the package. Once melted, take the apples out of the fridge and drizzle that white chocolate over them for a little extra flair.
7. In a small saucepan, combine the melting caramels and heavy cream over low heat. Stir constantly until you’ve got a smooth caramel sauce—about 3-5 minutes. Drizzle this luscious caramel over your apple slices.
8. Sprinkle your choice of mini M&Ms, chopped peanuts, sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, or chopped Twix bars over the apples while the caramel is still sticky.
Serve and Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- Patting the apple slices with paper towels is key. Any extra moisture will keep the chocolate from sticking.
- Use crisp apples – Honeycrisp, Envy, or Granny Smith apples work best because they hold up to the chocolate and caramel without getting soggy.
- If your chocolate starts to firm up while dipping, just reheat it in the microwave for a few seconds to keep it smooth.
- Sprinkle on candy, nuts, or sprinkles right after adding caramel or while the chocolate is still tacky.
- These are best enjoyed the same day you make them since apples release juice once sliced. If you need to store them, keep them in the fridge uncovered for a few hours.
Chocolate Covered Apple Sticks
Ingredients
- 4 large Envy or Honeycrisp apples
- 1 bag Ghirardelli chocolate melting wafers
- ⅓ cup Ghirardelli white chocolate melting wafers
- ½ cup Krafts Classic Melting Caramels
- 1 Tbsp heavy cream
- Mini M&Ms
- Peanuts, chopped
- Variety of Sprinkles
- Mini chocolate chips
- Twix Bar, chopped
Instructions
- Prep your workspace by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper and setting it aside.
- Slice your apples into ½-inch thick slices. Place them on a paper towel and cover with another paper towel. Gently press down to remove any excess moisture.
- Now, grab a knife and make a small slit at the bottom of each apple slice. Insert a bamboo stick into each slit.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt your chocolate wafers according to the package instructions.
- Dip each apple slice into the melted chocolate, making sure it’s fully coated. Let the excess chocolate drip off before placing the apple onto your prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all your apple slices are covered and pop them in the fridge to harden.
- While your chocolate-coated apples are chilling, melt the white chocolate wafers in a small bowl as directed on the package. Once melted, take the apples out of the fridge and drizzle that white chocolate over them for a little extra flair.
- In a small saucepan, combine the melting caramels and heavy cream over low heat. Stir constantly until you’ve got a smooth caramel sauce—about 3-5 minutes. Drizzle this luscious caramel over your apple slices.
- Sprinkle your choice of mini M&Ms, chopped peanuts, sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, or chopped Twix bars over the apples while the caramel is still sticky.
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