Caramel 'O Bars

Ingredients

• 1 bag caramels
• 1/4 cup water
• 3/4 cup peanut butter
• 4 cups Cheerios
• 1 cup peanuts
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 Tbsp. shortening

Instructions

Unwrap caramels and place in medium size bowl. Add 1/4 cup water and 1/2 cup peanut butter. Microwave 3-5 minutes on high, stirring once. Add 4 cup Cheerios, 1 cup peanuts, and stir to mix. Spread into 9x13 inch pan. Let cool. In small bowl mix 1 cup chocolate chips, 1/4 cup peanut butter, and 1 Tbsp. shortening and microwave 2-4 minutes on high. Spread on top of bars.

By Robin