Caramel Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (14 oz.) pkg. vanilla caramel candies
1/4 c. water
6 c. Kix cereal
1 c. chopped nuts
1 (12 oz.) pkg. milk chocolate chips
1 tsp. shortening

Preparation

Butter rectangular pan, 13 x 9 x 2-inch.
Heat candies and water in 3-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, until smooth.
Stir in cereal and nuts until completely coated. Press mixture in pan with buttered back of spoon.