Combine the dates, dried apples, and oats in a food processor or high powered blender and process until it forms a thick paste.

Using about a tablespoon of the mixture, roll into balls. Press a pretzel stick, straw, or appetizer pick into each ball and stand up each ball.

Melt the chocolate in the microwave or in a bowl set over a pot of simmering water.

Dip each ball into melted chocolate, and, if desired, chopped peanuts, then set on wax paper to cool and harden.

Store in an airtight container.