Quick Oatmeal-Fudge Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. packed brown sugar
3/4 c. margarine, softened
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. buttermilk baking mix
3 c. quick cooking oats
1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
1 c. sweetened condensed milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)
2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Mix brown sugar, 3/4 cup margarine, eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Stir in oats and baking mix until a uniform consistency.
Heat chocolate chips, milk, 2 tablespoons margarine and the salt in 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth.
Stir in nuts and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Press 2/3 of the oatmeal mixture into a greased 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch pan with greased hands.
Spread chocolate mixture over oatmeal. Drop remaining oatmeal by tablespoonfuls on top. Bake until light brown, about 30 minutes.