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Fudge-Nut Oatmeal Bars
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 30
Writes Kim Stoller of Smithville, Ohio, When I make these bars for lunches and snacks, they're gone in a jiffy!
Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups quick-cooking oats
2-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
fudge filling
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions:
1. In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine oats, flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture. Spread two-thirds into an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan; set aside.
2. For filling, heat the milk, chocolate chips, butter and salt in a microwave-safe bowl until chips are melted. Remove from the heat; stir in walnuts and vanilla. Spread over top. Drop remaining oat mixture by tablespoonfuls over chocolate.
3. Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.
By RecipeOfHealth.com