CARAMEL-NUT CANDY BARS

Caramel-Nut Candy Bars image

As a busy mother of six, I welcome any Christmas recipe that's quick, easy and family pleasing. These Snickers-like bars fit that description perfectly!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 2-1/4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1-1/2 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup butter, softened, divided
2 packages (11-1/2 ounces each) milk chocolate chips
1/4 cup shortening
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
5 teaspoons water
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil and grease the foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a microwave, melt milk chocolate chips and shortening at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth., Spread half of the mixture into prepared pan. Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until firm. Set remaining chocolate mixture aside., In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the caramels, water and remaining butter; stir until smooth. Stir in pecans. Spread over chocolate layer., Heat reserved chocolate mixture if necessary to achieve spreading consistency; spread over caramel layer. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. , Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Gently peel off foil; cut candy into 1-1/2-in. x 1-in. bars. Store in the refrigerator.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 24mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.