Choconut Caramel Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (11 1/2 oz.) milk chocolate chips
2 Tbsp. shortening
30 vanilla caramels
3 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. water
1 c. chopped peanuts

Preparation

In double boiler, melt shortening and chocolate chips over hot, not boiling, water. Stir until smooth. Remove from heat and pour half into an 8-inch foil lined pan.
Refrigerate until firm (about 15 minutes). Return rest to low heat.