Caramel 'O Bars

Caramel 'O Bars 1 bag caramels 1/4 cup water 3/4 cup peanut butter 4 cups Cheerios 1 cup peanuts 1 cup chocolate chips 1 Tbsp. shortening Unwrap caramels and place in medium size bowl. Add 1/4 cup water and 1/2 cup peanut butter. Microwave 3-5 minutes on high, stirring once. Add 4 cup Cheerios, 1 cup peanuts, and stir to mix. Spread into 9x13 inch pan. Let cool. In small bowl mix 1 cup chocolate chips, 1/4 cup peanut butter, and 1 Tbsp. shortening and microwave 2-4 minutes on high. Spread on top of bars.