Oatmeal Fudge Bars

As requested, this week's recipe category is CHOCOLATE!

This is one of my favorite chocolate recipes that I got from my sister. So easy and made with ingredients I usually have in the pantry. Always a hit.

1 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 c. nuts (optional)
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. oats
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix above ingredients and press into greased 9x13 inch cake pan. Save 2 cups for the top of bars.

1 pkg. chocolate chips
2 Tbs. butter
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 c. nuts (optional)
½ tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla

Melt together and pour over oatmeal mixture. Sprinkle remainder of oatmeal mixture on top. Bake 20 minutes at 350.

Submited by: Aimee Hardy