1 package (16 oz) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
1 package (12 oz) milk chocolate chips
1 container (16 – 18 oz) caramel apple dip
3 cups crisp rice cereal
1 1/4 cups chopped nuts (optional)
~Preheat oven to 350
~In lightly greased 9 x 13 pan break up cookie dough and press evenly on bottom of pan
~Bake for 15 – 18 minutes – set aside
~In medium sauce pan, melt together 1 cup chocolate chips and 1 cup caramel over medium heat. Stir constantly until melted and smooth
~Remove from heat and stir in cereal and nuts
~Working quickly, spread chocolate mixture over the cookie dough, pressing firmly – set aside
~In small saucepan, melt together remaining chocolate chips and caramel dip. Stir constantly until smooth.
~Working quickly, spread over cereal layer
~Refrigerate until set
