Chocolate Caramel Bars - Karo

Ingredients

• CRUST:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter OR margarine softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (6 ounces) semi-sweet OR milk chocolate chips
• CARAMEL:
• 3/4 cup butter OR margarine
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup Karo ® Light OR Dark Corn Syrup
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts OR pecans (optional)
• 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 teaspoon vegetable shortening