Oatmeal Fudge Bars

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt. In a large bowl, mix together the oats, brown sugar and butter. Spread half of the mixture into the prepared pan.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the walnuts, chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Spread this mixture over the oats mixture in the pan.
4. Sprinkle the remaining oats mixture over the top. Bake for 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.
5. Cool before cutting into bars.

Interesting Facts

• The oatmeal in this recipe helps to keep the bars moist and chewy.
• These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
• Adding a few tablespoons of peanut butter to the oat mixture can give these bars a delicious nutty flavor.