Oatmeal Fudge Bars

1 cup butter

2 cups brown sugar

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla

2 1/2 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats

1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk

1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

1/4 cup butter

2 teaspoons vanilla

1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)


Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan; set aside. In large mixer bowl, cream butter and brown sugar; add eggs and vanilla. In small bowl, sift flour, baking soda, and salt; add to creamed mixture. Mix in oats. In heavy saucepan, mix sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and butter; heat just till melted. Stir in vanilla and nuts. Spread two-thirds of dough into prepared baking pan. Spread with chocolate mixture. Drop remaining one-third of dough on top by spoonfuls. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool, then cut into bars. Makes 36