Twix Brownies

My first non-pumpkin recipe! These are twix brownies. They are super rich and taste just like a twix bar! Yum!

Ingredients:
Crust Layer
1 (12.8 oz.) package of Simply Sandies Shortbread Cookies
6 Tablespoons butter

Brownie Layer
1 box of brownie mix (I used milk chocolate Pillsbury brownie mix)
Ingredients called for in directions on back of box
1/4 cup hot fudge ice cream topping

Caramel Layer
1 (14 oz.) bag of caramels
2 Tablespoons heavy cream

Chocolate Topping
1 (11.5 oz.) bag milk chocolate chips
2 Tablespoons butter
1/4 cup heavy cream

Directions:
1. Line 9x13 pan with foil. 
2. Using a food processor, pulse cookies into crumbs. Melt butter. Add cookie crumbs to butter, stirring until all crumbs are moist. Press into bottom of prepared pan.
3. Prepare brownie batter as directed on the back of the box. Add in 1/4 cup hot fudge ice cream topping into brownie batter (straight from the jar, unheated). Pour batter on top of cookie crust and bake as directed on the brownie mix box. Let cool. 
4. Place caramels and cream in a saucepan and cook over medium-low heat until caramels are melted smooth and creamy, stirring constantly. Pour over cooled brownies. Put pan in refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to set the caramel. 
5. Melt chocolate, butter, and cream together in a microwave safe bowl (it took me 1 1/2 min I think?). Pour over cooled caramel layer. Return to refrigerator to cool.