Candy Bar Cookies

Directions

1. In a large bowl, blend together 1 1/2 cups butter and 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar.
2. Stir in the milk, 2 tsp vanilla, salt, and flour.
3. Blend well.
4. Chill for 2 hours.
5. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
6. Cut with a 2 1/2 inch round cookie cutter.
7. Arrange on an ungreased baking sheets, bake at 325 F for 12 to 16 minutes.
8. Let cool.
9. Prepare the caramel topping by combining the caramels and 1/2 cup evaporated milk in the top of a double boiler.
10. Stir until the caramels have thoroughly melted.
11. Remove from the heat.
12. Stir in 1/2 cup of the butter, one cup powdered sugar, and chopped nuts.
13. Top each cookie with one teaspoon of the caramel mixture.
14. Set aside.
15. In a medium saucepan, combine the chocolate chips and the remaining evaporated milk over medium heat.
16. Stir until the chocolate chips have melted.
17. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar.
18. Spread the chocolate mixture on each cookie over the caramel
19. mixture.