SNICKER BARS

11 1/2 oz Milk chocolate chips
2 tb Shortening
30 Vanilla caramels
2 tb Water
1 c Chopped peanuts
Melt chips and shortening in microwave. Stir until smooth. Pour 1/2
of chocolate mixture into 8" foil lined pan. Refrigerate until firm
(about 15 minutes). Put caramels, butter and water in bowl and
heat in microwave. Stir until smooth. Blend in nuts. Pour over first
chocolate mixture; refrigerate until tacky (about 15 minutes).
Reheat remaining chocolate. if necessary, pour over top, chill, cut
and enjoy.