Milky Way Bars

I found the 3 ingredient recipe for homemade 3 Musketeer Bars but didn't feel like hand-dipping those little blocks of soft chocolate goodness. But I still wanted the soft chocolate goodness. So I decided to use the recipe for the musketeer-like cream centers in the middle of a bar. I'm calling them Milky Way Bars.

Melt 3 Tbs butter and mix it with 1 c graham cracker crumbs. Press into bottom of 8x8 pan and bake until set, about 10 minutes at 375 degrees. Cool.

In microwaveable bowl, melt 2 c chocolate chips. Beat with electric mixer 1 minute until fluffy and cooler. Add 1 tub Cool Whip (I used the light variety) and beat for 30 seconds until combined and light. Press this mixture into a waxed paper-lined 8x8 pan and freeze for 20 minutes.



Place cooled (and now firm) square of chocolate filling on cooled crust. Top with 1/8 c caramel topping. 

In microwave, melt 1/2 c chocolate chips with 1 Tbs. shortening. Spread on top and keep in fridge until ready to cut and serve.