Chocolate-Caramel Pretzel Bars

• 1 ready-to-use refrigerated pie crust (1/2 of 14.1-oz. pkg.)
• 1 pkg. (11 oz.) KRAFT Caramel Bits
• 1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, divided
• 1-1/2 cups coarsely broken pretzel twists
• 1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, broken into pieces

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Press crust onto bottom and up sides of 8-inch square pan sprayed with cooking spray.
3. Prick bottom of crust several times with fork.
4. Bake 10 to 12 min.
5. or until lightly browned.
6. Microwave caramel bits and 3/4 cup COOL WHIP in medium microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 to 2 min.
7. or until bits are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after each minute.
8. Stir in pretzels.
9. Pour over crust; spread to completely cover crust.
10. Refrigerate 10 min.
11. Microwave chocolate and remaining COOL WHIP in microwaveable bowl 2 min.
12. or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring every 30 sec.
13. ; stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended.
14. Pour over caramel layer in pan; spread to completely cover caramel layer.
15. Let stand 2 hours before cutting into bars.

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Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/chocolate-caramel-pretzel-bars-174681.aspx (may not work)