Title: Chocolate-Covered Bugs
Categories: Dessert Halloween
Yield: 12 Servings
| | | Red-licorice whips |
| 24 | | Soft caramel candies |
| 6 | oz | Chocolate chips |
| FOR DECORATIONS |
| | | Colored sprinkles |
| | | Red hots |
| | | Sliced almonds |
| | | Assorted decors and dragees |
Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Cut licorice into small pieces. Use
your hands to flatten each caramel into a small oval. Press bits of
licorice onto 12 of the flattened caramels to make legs. Top each with a
second caramel and press edges to seal. Put on prepared baking sheet. Put
chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High 1 minute. Stir and
then microwave on High 1 minute longer. Remove from oven and stir until
melted. Spoon melted chocolate over each candy. Decorate with nuts and
candy.