Chocolate-Caramel Bars
["12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips", "2 Tbsp. shortening", "30 vanilla caramels", "3 Tbsp. butter", "1 c. coarsely chopped peanuts"]
["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."]
["semi-sweet chocolate chips", "shortening", "vanilla caramels", "butter", "peanuts"]