Heat oven to 375 degrees. Slice cookie dough into 1/4 inch slices; place slices in bottom of 13x9-inch pan and press together to form a crust. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven; arrange candy evenly over crust. Return to oven 2 to 3 minutes or until candy softens. With spatula, quickly spread candy evenly over entire surface. Sprinkle with nuts, pressing in slightly. Cool; cut into bars.

36 bars. S.

chocolate chip cookies can be substituted for the sugar cookies.