Crunchy Snack Bars With Oatmeal

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Melt together and stir until smooth:

1 12oz package chocolate chips
1 14oz can condensed milk
3 tablespoons margarine

Stir in 3/4 cups chopped nuts
1 teaspoon vanilla

Keep warm.

In a large bowl, mix:

3 cups flour
1 3/4 cups brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt

Add 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla

Beat 3 minutes. With spoon, stir in 2 cups oatmeal and 1 cup nuts.

Press half of dough onto bottom of jelly roll pan. Spread chocolate mixture over dough. Drop remaining dough evenly over top. Bake 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees.

OK to freeze.

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