Chocolate Apricot Bugs

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   Place 1/4 cup of chocolate chips in a small bowl.

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   Place the bowl over a small pan of barely simmering water.

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   Heat, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is melted and smooth, about 2 minutes.

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   Remove the pan from the heat.

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   Gently squeeze the sides of an apricot together until 3/4-inch thick.

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   Using a wooden skewer, make a hole through the center of the side of the apricot and thread a piece of licorice through the hole.

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   Repeat twice more on either side of the first hole.

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   Gently flatten out the apricot to its original shape.

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   Dip the blunt end of the skewer in the melted chocolate and place a very small dab of chocolate onto the flat side of 2 chocolate chips.

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    Place the chocolate chips side-by-side on the end of the apricot to form 2 eyes.

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    Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

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    Allow the melted chocolate to harden, about 15 minutes, and serve.

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    Cook's Note: The bugs can also be made using dried prunes.

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    Use red licorice lace for the legs and white chocolate chips for the eyes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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