PICNIC BARS

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You'll score points with a crowd when you stir together these delicious fudge-like treats. They're very moist and rich. The chocolate chips and walnuts make a pretty topping. -Frank Bee, Eugene, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
2 large eggs
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and cocoa; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in eggs. Set aside 1-1/2 cups for topping. , Press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 6-8 minutes or until set. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine milk and 1 cup of chocolate chips; cook and stir over low heat until melted. Carefully spread over crust. Combine reserved crumb mixture with nuts and remaining chips. Sprinkle over chocolate layer. , Bake for 15-20 minutes or until top is set (chips will not look melted). Cool before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.