Monday, May 5, 2008

Fudgy Oatmeal Bars

So I have been in a baking mood lately and since I have this new cookbook...been trying out some new recipes. This one is great and fun for kids to help with as well, lots of hands on. Jakob loved making this one.

2 c. brown sugar
1 c. softened butter
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3 c. oats (quick or regular)
1/2 tsp. salt
12 0z. chocolate chips
1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
2 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)

preheat oven to 350. Cream together first 4 ingredients. Then add the next 4. Set aside 1/3 of mixture. Press the rest into a buttered jellyroll pan. (wet hands really help with preventing sticking).
In a saucepan, melt chips, butter, & condensed milk. Do not overheat. Remove from heat and add salt and vanilla. (and nuts if using) Pour chocolate over oatmeal layer and spread evenly.
With the remaining dough, pat into circles and place on chocolate. Bake 25-30 minutes.

Enjoy!! Even with the chocolate Jakob enjoyed these...a little something different for him. So give them a try!
We are trying a new cupcake recipe tomorrow for Nollie's birthday. I will post it if they are yummy!!!

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