1 c. brown sugar
4 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. white Karo syrup
1 c. shortening (1/2 butter)
1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
3/4 c. chunky peanut butter
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Mix brown sugar, oatmeal, syrup and shortening like pie crust. Press into 9x13 pan, ungreased. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together; add nuts. Pour over hot baked mixture. Cool. Chill. Cut into bars.