Frankenstein Halloween Candy Apples are adorable, fun-to-make holiday treats for all of your little ghosts and goblins. These easy-to-make apples are dipped in green and decorated with the cutest faces. They are perfect for parties too!
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What’s better than candy apples on Halloween? Frankenstein Candy Apple, of course!
These adorable little treats will make both kids and adults excited to bite into them.
Why This Recipe Works
These apples are incredibly easy to make. Kids will absolutely love helping dip and decorate them.
They are perfect for parties. Your guests will love these spooky treats!
You can decorate them any way that you want. Make them happy, silly, or scary. Anything goes!
Step-By-Step Instructions
Ingredients
- 3 apples
- 2 12 ounce bags of green candy melts
- 1 12 ounce bag of dark chocolate candy melts
- 6 candy eyes
- 1 cup of Oreo cookie crumbs
Supplies Needed:
The entire recipe and instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.
Prep!
Wash the apples well, then pound the bamboo sticks into the top end of each apple using a mallet or meat tenderizer.
Lay out a piece of parchment paper.
Create!
Pour all of the green candy melts into one measuring cup and microwave for 45 second intervals. Stir vigorously after each interval to ensure that they are fully melted and as smooth as possible.
Tilt the measuring cup to the side and roll each apple in the chocolate. Tap the end of the bamboo stick to knock off any excess. Set each apple down gently on the parchment paper.
Sprinkle the top of each apple with Oreo crumbs before the candy hardens. This will be Frankenstein’s “hair.”
Let the candy set.
Add a dot of melted green chocolate on the backside of each candy eye and add two eyes to the front of each apple.
Place the dark chocolate in the second measuring cup and microwave at 45 second intervals until completely melted and smooth, stirring after each interval.
Pour the melted chocolate into a piping bag.
Cut a very small piece off the end of the piping bag.
Gently pipe a smile, eyebrows, nose, and stitches onto the front of each apple. Let the chocolate set.
Present!
Once the chocolate is set, these apples are ready to serve. Enjoy!
Tips and Techniques
- The candy coating technique used in this recipe can be used with any color or designs that you choose.
- If you are not serving the apples right away, store them in the refrigerator to prevent melting. Candy apples last about 3 days in the refrigerator.
FAQ’s
What Kind Of Apples Are Best For Candy Apples?
Apples that are more on the tart side work best for candy apples since the coating will have plenty of sugar in it already. Make sure your apples are fresh and not bruised for the best results.
How Do You Store Candy Apples?
Store candy apples in the refrigerator. They will last about 3 days.
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Frankenstein Halloween Candy Apples
Ingredients
- 3 apples
- 2 12 ounce bags green candy melts
- 1 cup Oreo cookie crumbs
- 6 candy eyes
- 1 12 ounce bag dark chocolate candy melts
Instructions
- Wash the apples well, then pound the bamboo sticks into the top end of each apple using a mallet or meat tenderizer.3 apples
- Lay out a piece of parchment paper.
- Pour all of the green candy melts into one 4-cup measuring cup and microwave for 45 second intervals. Stir vigorously after each interval to ensure they are fully melted and as smooth as possible.2 12 ounce bags green candy melts
- Tilt the measuring cup to the side and roll each apple in the chocolate. Tap the end of the bamboo stick to knock off any excess. Set the apple down gently on the parchment paper.
- Sprinkle the top of each apple with Oreo crumbs before the candy hardens. This will be Frankenstein's “hair."1 cup Oreo cookie crumbs
- Let the candy set.
- Add a dot of melted green chocolate to the backside of each candy eye and add two to the front of each apple.6 candy eyes
- Place the dark chocolate in a second measuring cup and microwave at 45 second intervals until completely melted and smooth, stirring after each interval.1 12 ounce bag dark chocolate candy melts
- Pour the melted chocolate into a piping bag.
- Cut a very small piece off the end of the piping bag.
- Gently pipe a smile, eyebrows, nose, and stitches onto the front of each apple. Let the chocolate set.
- Once the chocolate is set, these apples are ready to serve. Enjoy!
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- The candy coating technique used in this recipe can be used with any color or designs that you choose.
- If you are not serving the apples right away, store them in the refrigerator to prevent melting. Candy apples last about 3 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
These are so much fun to make. I am hosting our neighborhood boos party this year and I am going to be making these for the party! Kids are going to love it!
Moop Brown says
These candy apples seem like the perfect treat for Halloween and very fun to make as well. Thank you for sharing.
Enriqueta E Lemoine says
These are the cutest candy-covered apples ever! You’re becoming my favorite Halloween destination! You’ll see here frequently.
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says
Oh my gosh.., CUTENESS OVERLOAD! I made these for the game today and they were the hit of the day! They were almost too cute to eat but the guys absolutely loved them!
Kate says
We just did a test-run of this recipe and our apple candy turned out great! I can’t wait to make them again on Halloween!
Amy Liu Dong says
This Halloween treat is so simple, easy, yet delicious. I am sure every kid would love this!
Jamie says
Oh my, this treat looks delicious and kinda cute too! A perfect treat for this coming Halloween festivity! Plus an instant favorite to our kids!
Erin says
These were amazing! I love the color and they were super easy to make. My kid flipped out over them!
Jenny says
We made these candy apples yesterday with my nieces and it was so much fun! They loved making them, had a blast and enjoyed themselves tremendously. Thanks so much, you just gave us a great memory to share in years to come.
Megane says
We’re super excited to try the Halloween candy apples recipe with the kids this year! We’ll be setting up a fun toppings station with all sorts of ghoulish decorations. Thanks a bunch for sharing this festive and interactive recipe—it’s sure to make our Halloween celebration extra sweet and memorable! 🍎🍬👻🎃😊