Fudgy Oatmeal Bars

Fudgy Oatmeal Bars

In a large bowl, cream:

1 c. soft butter/margarine

2 c. packed brown sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

Stir in:

2 ½ c. flour

1 tsp. baking soda

½ tsp. salt

Stir in 3 c. oats

Press 2/3 of batter into greased 15x10in. Pan. (If using 13x9 pan, press ¾ of batter into it).

Heat on low in microwave:

1 14-oz. can sweetened, condensed milk

1 package chocolate chips

2 TBS. butter/margarine

Stir in:

1 tsp. vanilla

½ tsp. salt

1 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Spread over oatmeal batter in pan evenly. Drop remainder of batter onto chocolate mixture. Bake until golden, 25-30 minutes at 350*.