Monster Caramel Apples

Directions

1. 1
   Wash and thoroughly dry apples; insert a wooden stick into each. Place on a waxed paper-lined
2. 2
   ; chill. Place cookie crumbs in a shallow dish; set aside.
3. 3
   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 248° (firm-ball stage) on a candy thermometer, about 30-40 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla.
4. 4
   Dip each apple into hot caramel mixture to completely coat, then dip the bottom in cookie crumbs, pressing lightly to adhere. Return to
5. 5
   to cool.
6. 6
   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.