OATMEAL FUDGE BARS

1 cup butter, softened

2 cups brown sugar

2 eggs

3 tsp. vanilla

2 cups flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

3 cups quick oats

1 can sweetened condensed milk

2 Tbs. butter or margarine

1, 12 oz. package of semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup finely chopped nuts (optional)

2 tsp. vanilla

Cream butter and sugar. Mix in eggs and vanilla until thoroughly blended.

Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl and then add to the creamed mixture. Set aside.

In another bowl combine the second grouping of ingredients (except nuts if you are using them). Microwave for 2 minutes until chips are melted and when stirred the mixture is smooth and fudgy. Mix in nuts if using.

Spread 2/3 of the oatmeal mixture in the bottom of a greased 9" x 13" pan. Cover evenly with the fudge mix. Dot with remaining oatmeal mixture in clumps.

Bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes, until top is nicely browned and bottom crust is cooked through. Let cool for 30 minutes. Cut into bars and devour with a cold glass of milk.

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