Caramel Peanut Fantasy

• 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 60 wafers)
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 20 caramels
• 15 miniature Snickers candy bars
• 1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
• 2 cups salted peanuts, chopped
• 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• Additional chopped salted peanuts, optional

1. In a small bowl, combine wafer crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a
2. . Bake at 350u0b0 for 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
3. In a heavy saucepan, combine the caramels, candy bars, caramel topping and 1/4 cup cream; cook and stir over low heat until smooth and blended. Remove from the heat; stir in peanuts. Spread over crust. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
4. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and remaining cream; stir until smooth. Spread over caramel layer. If desired, sprinkle with additional peanuts. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until serving.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/caramel-peanut-fantasy/ (may not work)