Craving a fun and festive treat? You HAVE to try these Strawberry Shortcake Candy Apples! They’re a delightful twist on a classic, perfect for parties or just a sweet afternoon pick-me-up. Imagine crispy apples dipped in creamy white chocolate, then coated in crushed shortcake cookies and tangy freeze-dried strawberries. Pure magic! 
Here’s how to make them:
**Strawberry Shortcake Candy Apples**
**Yields:** 6 servings
**Prep time:** 20 minutes
**Chill time:** 30 minutes
**Ingredients:**
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6 medium apples, washed and thoroughly dried
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* 2 cups white chocolate chips
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* 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed into small pieces
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* 1/2 cup crushed shortcake cookies (like shortbread or vanilla wafer cookies)
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* 6 craft sticks or lollipop sticks
**Instructions:**
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**Prepare the Apples:** Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Insert a craft stick firmly into the stem end of each apple.
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2. **Melt the White Chocolate:** Place the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and fully melted. Alternatively, you can melt the chocolate using a double boiler.
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3. **Dip the Apples:** Holding an apple by its stick, carefully dip and swirl it into the melted white chocolate, ensuring it’s fully coated. Let any excess chocolate drip back into the bowl.
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4. **Coat the Apples:** While the chocolate is still wet, generously roll and press the coated apple into the mixture of crushed freeze-dried strawberries and crushed shortcake cookies. Make sure the toppings adhere well.
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5. **Set the Apples:** Place the coated apples back onto the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet.
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6. **Chill:** Refrigerate the candy apples for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate has hardened completely.
Enjoy these delightful bites of strawberry shortcake goodness! Let me know if you try them!