Caramel Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Melt chocolate chips and Crisco over boiling water.
2. 2
   Stir until chips melt.
3. 3
   Pour 1/2 of chocolate into an 8-inch square foil lined pan.
4. 4
   Refrigerate until firm, about 15 minutes. Combine caramels, margarine, water and vanilla; heat over boiling water, stirring until caramels melt.
5. 5
   Stir in nuts.
6. 6
   Pour into chocolate lined pan; spread evenly.
7. 7
   Refrigerate for about 20 minutes.
8. 8
   Reheat remaining chocolate; spread evenly over caramel. Return to refrigerator and chill for about 1 hour.
9. 9
   Cut into 1-inch squares.