Chocolate Oat Bars

Directions

• In a large bowl, cream 1 cup butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Set aside.
• In a large heavy saucepan over low heat, combine the condensed milk, chips and remaining butter and salt. Cook and stir until smooth. Add the nuts and remaining vanilla. Press 4 cups oat mixture into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan; spread with chocolate mixture. Sprinkle with remaining oat mixture.
• Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.