Liven up any gathering with these Day of the Dead chocolate skulls. Cover each apple in rich, melted ROLO® Creamy Caramels in Chocolate Candy then start decorating. Use REESE’S PIECES Candies, TWIZZLERS Twists Candy and JOLLY RANCHER Fruit Chews to make these treats the life of the party.
Line 2 trays or cookie sheets with wax paper; generously butter paper or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Insert wooden stick into stem end of each washed and thoroughly dried apple.
Remove wrappers from caramel candies. Melt caramels and 1 tablespoon milk in top of double boiler over hot water. (Add additional milk, several drops at a time, if coating is too thick). Dip apples into hot caramel mixture; turn until coated. Scrape off excess coating. Place on prepared tray. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until coating is sticky enough so that small candy or nut can be attached without sliding off the apple.
Extra coating may be used as dip for apple slices, pretzel sticks, crackers or cookies.
Press small white candies onto apple to form outline of skull. Decorate with other candies* to finish design. Place on second prepared tray; chill until firm. Store, covered, in cool place.
Fruit chews can be molded or cut to form shapes. Knead candy until it is soft and pliable. If necessary, heat candy in microwave at medium (50%) for about 5 seconds to soften. Tweezers can help with placement of small candy pieces.
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.