Choco-Nut Caramel Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Melt over hot (not boiling) water milk chocolate morsels and vegetable shortening.
2. 2
   Stir until morsels melt and mixture is smooth.
3. 3
   Remove from heat.
4. 4
   Pour 1/2 of melted chocolate into an 8-inch foil-lined square pan; spread evenly.
5. 5
   Refrigerate until firm (about 15 minutes).
6. 6
   Return remaining chocolate mixture to low heat.
7. 7
   Combine over boiling water the caramels, butter and water.
8. 8
   Stir until caramels melt and mixture is smooth.
9. 9
   Stir in nuts until well blended.
10. 10
    Pour into chocolate-lined pan.
11. 11
    Spread evenly.
12. 12
    Refrigerate until tacky, about 15 minutes.