6-7 apples
6-7 popsicle sticks or chopsticks
16 oz. chocolate chips
2 tsp. confectioners' sugar

Cut a 12 x 12 inch square of aluminum foil and place in top level of refrigerator. Remove stems from apples and insert popsicle stick into each apple. Place chocolate chips in small, deep, microwave safe bowl that is completely dry. Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes until chocolate is melted. Remove from microwave and gradually stir in sugar. Twirl apple in chocolate to cover most of apple.

Then use rubber spatula to smooth and spread chocolate over entire apple. Place on aluminum foil in refrigerator to harden chocolate. If serving immediately put in freezer for about 15 minutes. If chocolate in bowl begins to harden before all apples have been dipped microwave again on high for 30-40 seconds.

After apple is covered with chocolate, sprinkle with crushed walnuts, if desired, and place in refrigerator.

To drizzle with chocolate. Put chocolate covered apples in freezer on aluminum foil for at least 10 minutes. Meanwhile using the same cooking method as above, melt 1/2 cup white chocolate or vanilla chips adding 1/2 teaspoon confectioners' sugar. Remove chocolate covered apple from freezer. Use tablespoon to drizzle white chocolate over chocolate apple.

Or for a fun after - school activity empty and wash thoroughly a small squeezable glue container. Fill with white chocolate and have your children squeeze onto chocolate apple. Place apple back in freezer for at least 10 minutes. Store in refrigerator.