Snicker Bars

Directions

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   Melt chocolate bits and shortening in double boiler and stir until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth.
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   Remove from heat and
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   pour
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   half
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   of
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   the mixture into foil-lined, 9-inch square pan and refrigerate 10 to 15 minutes.
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   Return remaining chocolate to double boiler to keep warm. Combine over boiling water the caramels, butter and water.
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   Stir until caramels and mixture
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   are smooth.
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    Stir in nuts.
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    Pour into chocolate-lined pan
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    and spread evenly.
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    Refrigerate until tacky, about 15 to 20
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    minutes. Spread remaining chocolate
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    evenly
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    on
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    top of caramel. Refrigerate and
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    chill 1 hour. Cut into 1 x 2-inch pieces.
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    Keep refrigerated.
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    Tastes just like Snickers.