QUICK, EASY OATMEAL BARS WITH CHOCOLATE TOPPING

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I grew up eating these. This is a recipe originally from an old Nestle cookbook that my mom adapted to suit us.

Provided by Chef Schellies

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 20 Bars, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
1 cup flour, sifted
1 cup oatmeal
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening
1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Combine butter, brown sugar, and vanilla and beat until creamy.
  • Beat in the eggs.
  • Add the flour and oatmeal.
  • Spread in a greased 9x13 pan.
  • Bake at 350F for 20 minutes.
  • Cool slightly.
  • Combine chocolate chips and shortening and melt in a double boiler or carefully in a saucepan.
  • Spread over baked mixture.
  • Sprinkle with chopped nuts.

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