Fudge-Nut Oatmeal Bars

Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 3 cups quick-cook oatmeal
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. salt

Directions

Cream butter and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine oats, flour, baking soda, and salt; add to creamed mixture. Spread 2/3 in bottom of ungreased 15x10x1 inch baking pan.

Fudge Filling

Ingredients

• 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
• 12 oz. chocolate chips
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (opt.)

Directions

In a microwave-safe bowl, heat milk, chips, butter and salt until melted. Stir well. Stir in vanilla and walnuts until combined. Spread over oat mixture in pan. Drop remaining oat mixture by Tablespoonfuls over chocolate. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes.

By Robin from Washington, IA