Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, allowing some to hang over sides of pan; spray with cooking spray. Crumble cookie dough into pan; press evenly in bottom. Bake 13 to 16 minutes or until golden brown; cool 5 minutes on cooling rack.

Step 2

In small microwavable bowl, microwave Caramel Layer ingredients uncovered on High 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring halfway through. Continue heating in 15-second increments, until caramels are melted and can be stirred smooth. Spread over warm cookie base. Return to oven, and bake 5 minutes; cool 10 minutes on cooling rack. Refrigerate 15 minutes.

Step 3

In large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter with electric mixer on low speed until smooth and creamy. Beat in powdered sugar and vanilla. Stir in chopped miniature cups. Drop mixture by spoonfuls over caramel layer; spread evenly. Return bars to refrigerator.

Step 4

In small bowl, add chocolate chips. In 1-quart saucepan, heat 3/4 cup whipping cream over medium-low heat 3 to 5 minutes or until hot. Pour over chocolate chips in bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Stir until smooth; let stand 5 minutes.

Step 5

Remove bars from refrigerator. Pour chocolate mixture over cream cheese layer, spreading to cover. Sprinkle with pretzels. Refrigerate until bars are completely set, at least 4 hours. With sharp knife, cut bars into 6 rows by 8 rows, wiping blade between cuts. Store bars covered in refrigerator.