Oatmeal Chocolate Reveal Bars

 

These Oatmeal Chocolate Reveal Bars are rich and creamy, and taste like an old fashioned oatmeal cookie.  We couldn't keep our fingers out of them.  Enjoy!

Oatmeal Chocolate Reveal Bars

3 c. oatmeal
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp salt
1 c. butter
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
4 tsp vanilla
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 c. chocolate chips
2 Tbsp butter
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

1. Combine oatmeal, flour, soda, and salt.  Set aside.

2. Beat 1 c. butter for 30 sec; add brown sugar, eggs and 2 tsp vanilla.  Beat until fluffy.

3. Gradually add dry ingredients until combined.

4. Melt together milk, chocolate chips, 2 Tbsp butter, and 2 tsp vanilla.  Add nuts.

5. Press 1/2-2/3 of the cookie mixture into a greased 9x13 pan.  Pour melted chocolate mixture over the top.  Drop the rest of the cookie mixture onto the chocolate.

6.  Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 min.  Cool and cut into bars.