Fudge Nut Bars

A friend asked for this recipe, and while I was typing it out, I thought I'd just share it here as well. This recipe is from my mother-in-law and one Ed never gets tired of so I make them frequently. I usually let out the nuts and call them Fudge Oatmeal Bars!

1 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar

Cream together until light and fluffy.

2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla

Beat with butter and sugar.

2 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
3 cups quick oats

Mix well with above. Spread 2/3 of dough in greased jelly roll pan. (15 1/2 x 10 1/2)

Fudge Filling:

1 (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup sweetened condensed milk (I use the whole can)
2 T butter
1/2 tsp salt

Stir together in pan on low heat until melted.

1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
2 tsp vanilla

Stir into fudge filling. Spread fudge over dough. Dot with remaining dough. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool. Cut into bars and enjoy!