Chocolate Revel Bars

This is another one courtesy of my sister Kathy, although it turns out it's also in the Red & White Gingham covered Better Homes & Gardens Cookbook. I almost always have someone ask for the recipe when I make these. Very sweet, gooey, and tasty.

Chocolate Revel Bars

1 c. butter
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. flour
3 c. oatmeal

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Add dry ingredients. Pat 2/3 of mixture in a greased 9x13 pan. Save the remainder for a later step.

Middle layer:

1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts - optional (Those who know me know I almost never put nuts in my desserts, but help yourself if you like them that way.)
2 tsp. vanilla
12 oz. chocolate chips

Heat all ingredients together in a small saucepan over medium heat, except nuts and vanilla. (Don't turn up the heat too high or the chocolate might burn.) Once butter and chocolate have melted, remove from heat and stir in nuts and vanilla. Spread chocolate mixture on top of the oatmeal mixture in the pan. Dot with small pieces of remaining oatmeal mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Do not over bake.