NUTTY CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BARS 
1 pkg. (8 oz.) Baker's semi-sweet chocolate
1/4 c. melted butter
1 c. chocolate cookie crumbs
1/2 c. Caramel topping
1/2 c. milk
1 pkg. (4 serving size) Jello vanilla flavor instant pudding & pie filling
3 1/2 c. (8 oz.) Cool Whip whipped topping, thawed
3/4 c. chopped peanuts
3 tbsp. butter

Chop 4 squares chocolate; set aside. Mix melted butter with cookie crumbs. Press into bottom of foil-lined 9 inch square pan. Top with caramel topping.

Pour milk into medium bowl. Add pudding. Beat with whisk 1-2 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Fold in whipped topping, chopped chocolate and peanuts. Spread over caramel topping. Freeze 4 hours or until firm.

Melt remaining chocolate with 3 tablespoons butter. Spread over pudding. Chocolate hardens immediately. Lift dessert from pan using "foil" handles. Cut into 18 bars.

 

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