Candy Bar Cookies

A cookie crust, a caramel layer and a chocolate drizzle on top.

Makes about 16 bars

Prep time: 15 min.
Baking time: 20 min.

Ingredients:

• 1 - package Home-Style Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix
• 1/4 - cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 - large egg
• 6 - Tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 - Tablespoons water

• 1 - package (7 ounces) caramel
• 1/4 - cup evaporated milk
• 1/4 - cup butter or margarine
• 1 1/3 - cups confectioners' sugar
• 2/3 - cup chopped pecans

• 1/4 - cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 - teaspoon vegetable shortening

Direction:

1. For cookie crust, combine cookie mix, cocoa powder, butter, egg and water in large bowl.
2. Stir until blended. Press into bottom of ungreased 9x9-inch pan.
3. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until set.
4. For caramel layer, place caramels, evaporated milk and butter in microwave-safe bowl.
5. Microwave on medium power for 30 seconds.
6. Stir and repeat if necessary until melted and smooth.
7. Stir in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in pecans. Pour over warm cookie crust.
8. For chocolate drizzle, melt chocolate chips and shortening in microwave-safe bowl.
9. Microwave on high power for 30 seconds.
10. Stir and repeat if necessary until melted and smooth. Drizzle over caramel layer.
11. Refrigerate until chocolate is firm. Cut into bars.

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