Fudge Nut Bars - Jason Kampwerth

This recipe is from Jason Kampwerth’s grandmother, Bonnie Chase.

Ingredients

Base

• 1 cup butter

• 2 cups brown sugar

• 2 eggs

• 2 teaspoons vanilla

• 2 1/2 cups flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 3 cups oats

Chocolate Mixture

• 1 1/2 squares semi-sweet baking chocolate

• 1 can sweetened condensed milk

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup nuts

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

Base

1. Mix butter and sugar until smooth.

2. Add vanilla and eggs. Mix.

3. Stir in flour, salt, and baking soda.

4. Add oats and mix well.

5. Press 3/4 of the mixture into a well-greased cookie sheet.

Chocolate Mixture

1. In a double boiler, melt chocolate and butter.

2. Add condensed milk, vanilla, salt, and nuts.

3. Pour over the pressed batter.

4. Dot the remaining cookie batter mixture on top of the chocolate mixture.

5. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 C) for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown.