Chocolate Cream Bars

prep time:: 30 min
total time:: 1 hr

Makes 24 bars

A rich, gooey treat that Mom always made at Christmas.

ingredients

2 1/2 c. flour
2 c. rolled oats
1 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. butter or margarine, softened
Filling:
6 or 12 oz. pkg. semi sweet chocolate chips
14 oz. can unsweetened condensed milk, not evaporated
2 T. butter or margarine
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts

directions

Heat oven to 350. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Mix at low speed until crumbly. Press 4 c. crumb mixture into an ungreased 15x10 in. jelly roll pan. In a medium saucepan, combine the first four filling ingredients. Heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in vanilla and nuts. Pour filling over crumb crust. Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over filling. Bake 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool; cut into bars.

Source: Jenn