Chocolate Caramel Apples

Remove stems from apples and press a craft stick into the top.

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine caramels and half-and-half.  Microwave 2 minutes; stir in vanilla.

Quickly roll each apple in caramel; allowing excess to drip off.  Place on a greased sheet of waxed paper.  Allow caramel to set, about 2 hours.

Place baking chips in a microwave-safe bowl.  Microwave 20 seconds; stir.  Repeat until melted.

Spread each apple with chocolate until well-coated.  Sprinkle chocolate with nut topping.  Allow chocolate to set, about 1 hour.