Chocolate-Caramel Bars - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 Tbsp. shortening
30 vanilla caramels
3 Tbsp. butter
1 c. coarsely chopped peanuts
Preparation
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Melt 1 cup chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon shortening in double boiler over hot water; blend well.
Spread in foil-lined 8-inch square dish.
Chill until firm.
Melt caramels with butter and 2 tablespoons water in double boiler over hot water.
Stir in peanuts.
Spread over chocolate layer.
Chill for 15 minutes or until partially set.
Melt remaining 1 cup chocolate and 1 tablespoon shortening in double boiler over hot water.
Spread over caramel layer.
Chill until firm.
Cut into 1 x 2-inch bars. Store, covered, in refrigerator.
Yield: 1 1/2 pounds.
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