Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1            package  semisweet chocolate chips -- any kind
                        (i use nestles)
  2        tablespoons  shortening
  30                    caramel candies -- kraft preferred
  2        tablespoons  water
  3        tablespoons  butter
  1                cup  peanuts or walnuts

Preparation:

Melt chocolate chips and shortening over pan of hot water. Spread evenly on bottom of baking pan lined with aluminum foil. Place in refrigerator until firm; about 15 minutes. Melt caramels, butter, and water over hot water. Add nuts and spread over chocolate. Refrigerate until firm. Pour remaining chocolate over caramels. Let set for about 1 hour. Cut into 1" squares. Makes 36. I use chopped walnuts.

Nutritional Information:

37 Calories (kcal); 3g Total Fat; (68% calories from fat); trace Protein; 3g Carbohydrate; 3mg Cholesterol; 10mg Sodium