Monster Candy Apples Recipe for Halloween

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

This Monster Candy Apples Recipe for Halloween is a fun and festive treat that will delight both kids and adults. These spooky apples are coated in colorful candy and decorated to look like monsters, making them a perfect addition to your Halloween-themed dessert ideas.

The recipe is simple and allows for creativity in decorating, ensuring that each apple can be unique. It’s a great way to combine healthy fruit with sweet treats for a festive Halloween recipe.

Spooky Monster Candy Apples Recipe

These Monster Candy Apples are tart apples dipped in a sweet candy coating and adorned with various toppings to create fun monster faces. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and can serve 6 people.

Ingredients

6 medium apples (Granny Smith or your choice)
2 cups candy melts (various colors)
1 cup assorted candies (gummy worms, candy eyes, chocolate chips, etc.)
6 wooden sticks or skewers
Cooking spray or parchment paper for cooling

Instructions

Prep the Apples: Wash and dry the apples thoroughly. Insert a wooden stick into the top of each apple, pushing it about halfway in.
Melt the Candy: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the candy melts according to package instructions, stirring until smooth.
Dip the Apples: Hold each apple by the stick and dip it into the melted candy, turning to coat evenly. Allow excess candy to drip off.
Decorate: While the candy is still wet, use assorted candies to create monster faces. Attach candy eyes, use chocolate chips for mouths, and add gummy worms for extra fun.
Cool the Apples: Place the decorated apples on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased. Allow them to set for about 15-20 minutes until the candy hardens.
Serve: Once set, your Monster Candy Apples are ready to be enjoyed! Display them on a festive platter for your Halloween party.