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Caramel Squares recipe


INGREDIENTS

1 pkg. individually wrapped caramels(14 oz.)
3/4 c. shortening
2/3 c. evaporated milk, divided
1 pkg. chocolate cake mix
1 c. peanuts, chopped
1 c. chocolate chips


METHOD

Preheat oven to 350* and grease a 9 x 9 pan.
Mix shortening and cake mix until smooth.
Stir in 1/3 cup milk and all peanuts; mix well.
Mixture will be crumbly. Press 1/2 of mixture into pan and bake for 8 minutes.
Over low heat, melt caramels with remaining milk in top of double boiler.
Stir frequently until melted and smooth.
Sprinkle chocolate chips over warm dough.
Spread caramel mixture over top of chips.
Sprinkle remaining cake batter over top.
Bake for 18-20 minutes until the top is golden.
Let cool before cutting into bars.
Makes 24.


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Feb 06, 2012