Chocolate Revel Bars

I needed something chocolate yesterday and this is what I tried. It turned out really good. This is from my Better Homes and Garden cookbook.

1 cup butter, softened

2 c packed brown sugar

1 tsp baking soda

2 eggs

2 tsp vanilla

2 1/2 c flour

3 c quick oats

1 1/2 c chocolate chips

1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

2 tsp vanilla

Set aside 2 Tbsp butter. In a large mixing bowl, beat the remaining butter for 30 seconds. Add the brown sugar and baking soda. Beat until combined. Beat in eggs and tsp vanilla. Beat in as much flour as possible and stir in any remaining flour. Stir in the oats.

For filling, in a medium saucepan combine the reserved 2 Tbsp butter, chocolate chips, and sweetened condensed milk. Cook over low heat until chocolate melts. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla.

Press 2/3 of oats mixture in the bottom of an ungreased cookie sheet. Spread filling evenly over top. Dot remaining oats mixture in top (flatten before you put it on otherwise it will push the chocolate out of the way). You can place them randomly.

Bake at 350 about 25 minutes or until top is lightly browned. Cool and cut into bars.