OATMEAL BROWNIE BARS

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Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup fat-free milk
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
5 tablespoons butter, cubed

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, oats, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Beat in walnuts., Spread batter into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., For frosting, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 30-60 seconds or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate chips and butter until smooth. Immediately spread over bars. Let stand until frosting is set. Cut into squares.

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