Monster Caramel Apples

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   Wash and thoroughly dry apples; insert a wooden stick into each. Place on a waxed paper-lined

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   ; chill. Place cookie crumbs in a shallow dish; set aside.

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   In a heavy 3-qt. saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, milk and corn syrup; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until mixture reaches 248u00b0 (firm-ball stage) on a candy thermometer, about 30-40 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla.

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   Dip each apple into hot caramel mixture to completely coat, then dip the bottom in cookie crumbs, pressing lightly to adhere. Return to

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   to cool.

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   In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Transfer to a small plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag. Drizzle coating over apples. Decorate with sprinkles.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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