Oat Fudge Bars

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons real vanilla
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
  • 1 14-ounce can (1-1/4 cups) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Set aside 2 tablespoons of the butter. Beat the remaining butter with mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar and beat until well mixed. Beat in eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla. In another large bowl stir together flour and baking soda then stir in oats. Gradually stir dry mixture into beaten mixture. Set aside.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan combine the 2 tablespoons butter, the sweetened condensed milk, and chocolate . Cook over low heat until chocolate melts, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla.

Step 4

Press three quarters of the oat mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 15×10x1inch baking pan (or something close to it). Spread chocolate mixture over the oat mixture. Use your fingers and dot the remaining oat mixture over the chocolate. Tip: Wet your fingers slightly to help prevent sticking.

Step 5

Bake for about 25 minutes or until top is lightly browned (chocolate mixture will still look moist). Cool on a wire rack. Cut into 2×2 inch inch bars.