Famous Caramel Cookie Bars

ingredients

• servings: 40
• 40 rectangular shortbread cookies
• 35 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
• 1/4 cup water
• 4 cups milk chocolate chips

recipe

preparation time: 40 mins cook time: 20 mins ready time: 3 hrs


• place shortbread cookies on a baking sheet or tray. in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt caramels in water, stirring frequently. spoon a thin line of caramel over each cookie. place cookies in refrigerator until caramel is set.
• line baking sheets or trays with waxed paper. in a double boiler over simmering water, melt chocolate. dip cookies in chocolate one at a time, tapping against the side of the bowl to remove excess. place on prepared sheets and let rest at room temperature several hours, until set.