Chocolate and Peanut Butter Dipped Apples

INGREDIENTS:

10 apples, stems removed

10 to 12 wooden ice cream sticks

1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

1 package Peanut Butter Chips, chopped

3/8 cup shortening, divided

DIRECTIONS:

Line tray with wax paper. Wash apples; dry thoroughly. Insert wooden stick into each apple; place on prepared tray. Place chocolate chips, 2/3 cup peanut butter chips and 1/4 cup shortening in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 minute; stir. In necessary, microwave at HIGH an additional 30 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, just until chips are melted when stirred. Dip bottom three-fourths of each apple into mixture. Twirl and gently shake to remove excess; return to prepared tray. Place remaining 1 cup peanut butter chips and remaining 2 tablespoons shortening in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 30 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave at HIGH an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, just until chips are melted when stirred. Spoon over top section of each apple, allowing to drip down sides. Refrigerate until ready to serve.