Caramel Crispie Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

14 oz. caramels
1/2 c. peanut butter
1/4 c. water
4 c. Rice Krispies
1 c. salted peanuts
1 c. chocolate chips
1/4 c. peanut butter
2 Tbsp. shortening

Preparation

Stir in Rice Krispies and peanuts.
Press in well-buttered 12 x 8-inch baking dish.
Place chocolate chips, shortening and peanut butter in 2-cup glass measuring cup.
Microwave at 50% for 2 to 4 minutes or until chocolate chips are soft; blend well.
Spread this topping over cereal mixture.
Cut into bars when cool.