Quick, Easy Oatmeal Bars With Chocolate Topping

• butter↗1 cup

  softened

• brown sugar↗1 cup

  firmly packed

• vanilla↗2 teaspoons
• eggs↗2
• flour↗1 cup

  sifted

• oatmeal↗1 cup
• semi-sweet chocolate chips↗1 cup
• shortening↗1 teaspoon
• walnuts↗1⁄2 cup

  finely chopped

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine butter, brown sugar, and vanilla and beat until creamy.

2. 2

   Beat in the eggs.

3. 3

   Add the flour and oatmeal.

4. 4

   Spread in a greased 9x13 pan.

5. 5

   Bake at 350F for 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Cool slightly.

7. 7

   Combine chocolate chips and shortening and melt in a double boiler or carefully in a saucepan.

8. 8

   Spread over baked mixture.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with chopped nuts.