Chocolate Ganache-Caramel Cookie Tart

Steps

• 1

  Heat oven to 375°F. Make 36 cookies as directed on pouch. Cool completely, about 15 minutes. Store 8 cookies in airtight container for another use.
• 2

  Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch tart pan with 1-inch rim and removable bottom with cooking spray.
• 3

  In food processor, process half of the remaining cookies to fine crumbs. Remove to medium bowl. Continue to process second half of remaining cookies to fine crumbs; add to bowl. Stir in melted butter until well blended. Press very firmly on bottom and up side of tart pan. Place tart on rimmed baking sheet. Bake 14 to 18 minutes or until crust is set in center. Cool 15 minutes.
• 4

  In medium microwavable bowl, microwave Caramel Layer ingredients uncovered on High 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring halfway through. Stir in 15-second intervals until caramels are melted and can be stirred smooth. Pour over baked crust. Refrigerate 10 minutes.
• 5

  In medium microwavable bowl, place chocolate chips. In 1-quart saucepan, heat 3/4 cup whipping cream over medium-low heat 3 to 5 minutes or until hot. Pour cream over chocolate chips in bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Stir until smooth. If needed, microwave chocolate-cream mixture uncovered on Medium (50%) in 15-second increments until chocolate can be stirred smooth. Remove tart from refrigerator. Pour chocolate mixture over caramel layer. Return to refrigerator uncovered, about 2 hours or until chocolate is set.
• 6

  Let tart stand at room temperature 10 minutes before cutting. Spoon caramel sauce around edge; sprinkle sea salt on top. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.