Chocolate Caramel Bars

• Crust:
• 2 cups flour
• 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (6 ounces) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
• Caramel:
• 3/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup Karo(R) Light or Dark Corn Syrup
• 1 teaspoon Spice Islands(R) Pure Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 teaspoon vegetable shortening

1. flour, butter, sugar and salt in large bowl with mixer at medium speed until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; press firmly into greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
2. 15 minutes at 350u0b0F or until golden brown. Sprinkle chocolate chips over hot crust; let stand 5 minutes or until shiny and soft. Spread chocolate evenly; set aside.
3. butter, brown sugar and corn syrup in a heavy 2-quart saucepan to boiling, stirring frequently. Boil for 4 minutes without stirring. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
4. caramel over chocolate-covered crust; spread evenly. Sprinkle with walnuts. Place chocolate chips and shortening in a small microwaveable bowl and microwave on HIGH (100%) for 30 seconds or until melted. Drizzle melted chocolate over bars.
5. 1 hour to set. Let stand at room temperature until softened. Cut into 2- x 1-inch bars. Store in tightly covered container at room temperature.

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Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/chocolate-caramel-bars (may not work)