1 (8 1/2-9 oz.) pkg. cream filled sugar wafer cookies
24 vanilla caramels, unwrapped
2 tbsp. milk
1 c. (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 tbsp. butter

Lightly grease 8 or 9 inch square pan. Arrange single layer of wafer cookies, side by side, over bottom of pan. Reserve half of cookies for second layer.

In small saucepan, melt caramels with milk, over low heat, stirring occasionally until well blended. Spread evenly over cookies in pan; arrange reserved cookies in single layer over caramel mixture.

In small saucepan, melt chocolate chips with butter, over low heat, stirring occasionally; spread evenly over wafer cookies. Cool until set; cut into bars.

Microwave Alternative: Microwave caramels and milk on medium for 3 1/2-4 minutes, or until caramels are melted, stirring once halfway through cooking. Stir until smooth. Microwave chocolate/butter on medium for 2 1/2-3 1/2 minutes, or until melted, stirring once halfway through cooking. Stir until smooth. Continue directions as above.