Oatmeal Fudge Bars (from Rebecca Widdison)

Oatmeal Fudge Bars 

1 cup shortening 

2 cups brown sugar 

2 eggs 

1 t vanilla 

1 ½ c flour 

1 t soda 

1 t salt 

4 cups oats 

1 cup nuts (optional) 

Mix above ingredients together. Take half of the mixed ingredients and press into a greased 9 x 12 cake pan. Save about 2 cups for the top. 

1 large pkg chocolate chips 

2 T butter 

1 can sweetened condensed milk 

½ t salt 

2 t vanilla 

Melt together and pour over oatmeal mixture, sprinkle remainder of oatmeal mixture on top. 

Bake @ 350 degrees for 18 minutes.