Oatmeal Fudge Bars

This "sweet treat" was submitted by Alexa Madsen.

1 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
4 c. oats
1 tsp. baking soda
1 ½ c. flour
1 c. nuts (optional)

Mix above ingredients together and press all but 2 cups into greased 13x9 pan.

1 large package of chocolate chips
1 c. sweetened condensed milk
2 tsp. vanilla
2 TB butter
½ tsp. salt

Melt above ingredients together and pour over oatmeal mixture. Sprinkle remainder 2 cups of oatmeal mixture on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes (or a little less.)