and petite New Years treats. Mini Chocolate Dipped Apples These appetizers are the perfect bite size indulgence. I chose a peppermint candy topping, but toffee bits, nuts, or (finely chopped) candied fruits are also a nice compliment to these little apples. I found they need to be made up the day of the party for optimum freshness. The mini apple form is cut out with a melon baller. I prefer to use Ever Fresh to preserve the apples, in place of lemon water. Whichever you use... give them a good pat dry before their dive into the chocolate bath. To attach the candy cane drill a hole three quarters of the way down with the cane tip. Dip the cane (end) into the chocolate, then back into the hole the chocolate will bind them together. I did a quick set in the freezer (I'm too impatient to wait for the apples to set in fridge). When the canes are set it's time for the second (or double) dip for the entire apple. Sprinkle the topping pieces of choice around the top or b...