Caramel Pecan Candy

Step 1: In a large saucepan, melt 1/3 cup butter over medium heat; stir in the cookie crumbs.

Step 2: Press into an ungreased 9-in. square baking dish.

Step 3: Bake at 325° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack.

Step 4: In a small saucepan , melt caramels and remaining butter over low heat.

Step 5: Stir in the pecans. Pour over crust. Cool.

Step 6: For topping, in a small saucepan, combine the chocolate chips, butter, cream and corn syrup. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth.

Step 7: Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over caramel layer.

Step 8: Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate until chocolate hardens.

Step 9: Let candy stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before cutting into 1-in. squares.

Step 10: Store in the refrigerator.