Description
Halloween Chocolate Covered Apple Pops are a fun and festive treat perfect for spooky celebrations. Granny Smith apple slices are dipped in melted dark cocoa and orange melting wafers, decorated with Halloween sprinkles, and set to create colorful, delicious pops that are both crunchy and sweet. This delightful no-bake recipe is easy to prepare and a hit with kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 5 medium/small granny smith apples
Chocolate Coatings
- 12 ounces dark cocoa melting wafers
- 12 ounces orange melting wafers
Toppings
- Halloween sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare Apple Slices: Cut each granny smith apple into 4 slices, avoiding the core. Aim for slices slightly less than 1/2 inch thick to maintain sturdiness. Carefully insert a popsicle stick into the center of each slice to create an apple pop.
- Melt Chocolate Wafers: In separate microwave-safe bowls, melt the dark cocoa and orange melting wafers. Heat each for 2 minutes initially, then stir and continue melting in 30-second increments until fully smooth, stirring between each session.
- Dip Apple Pops in Dark Cocoa: Take one apple pop and dip each side into the melted dark cocoa chocolate. After dipping, drizzle some of the melted orange chocolate over the coated apple using a spoon.
- Decorate with Sprinkles: While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle with Halloween-themed sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Set the Apple Pops: Place the decorated apple pops on a parchment-lined sheet or a metal rack to set the chocolate coating.
- Repeat for Half the Pops: Repeat the dipping, drizzling, and decorating process with 9 more apple pops using the dark cocoa coating first.
- Dip Remaining Pops in Orange Chocolate: Dip the remaining apple pops in the orange melted wafers, then drizzle with dark cocoa chocolate and decorate with sprinkles.
- Final Setting: Place all apple pops on parchment or racks and allow them to fully set before enjoying.
Notes
- These apple pops are best eaten the same day but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
- Prepare all ingredients and toppings in advance to prevent the apple slices from browning while you work.
- Brush apple slices with lemon or lime juice to help prevent browning if needed.
- Ensure apple slices are thick enough (about 1/2 inch) to hold the popsicle stick firmly without becoming limp.
- If the popsicle sticks are difficult to insert, use a dab of melted chocolate on the apple slice to adhere the stick and let it set before dipping.
- Dry the apple flesh with a paper towel if too wet to help chocolate adhere better.
- If chocolate is too thick for dipping, add 1 tablespoon of Crisco to thin it out.
- Get creative with additional toppings such as mini chocolate chips, M&Ms, crushed Oreos, nuts, mini marshmallows, or shredded coconut.
- Try festive decorations like white chocolate webs or themed shapes to make spooky Halloween-themed treats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple pop
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
