Caramel Apples Recipe

 "The caramel coating is very gooey, so refrigerate the apples for about 15 minutes, or until the caramel has firmed up. (You will need 6 wooden craft sticks for this recipe.)"  Original recipe yield: 6 caramel apples.

INGREDIENTS:

6 apples
1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons milk

DIRECTIONS:

Remove the stem from each apple and press a craft stick into the top. Butter a baking sheet.
Place caramels and milk in a microwave safe bowl, and microwave 2 minutes, stirring once. Allow to cool briefly.
Roll each apple quickly in caramel sauce until well coated. Place on prepared sheet to set.

Cherry Surprises

 "These no bake confections are great! They are a Christmas tradition in our home."  Original recipe yield: 2 to 3 dozen.

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon orange juice
1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained

DIRECTIONS:

In a medium bowl, cream together butter, confectioners' sugar and orange juice; mix in coconut.
Wrap coconut mixture around each cherry to cover completely. Store in refrigerator in a tightly covered container until ready to serve.