1 c. butter
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
4 c. oatmeal
1 c. chopped nuts

FUDGE LAYER:

1 (12 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tbsp. butter
1/3 c. evaporated milk
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped nuts

TO MAKE BARS: Combine butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix well. Sift in flour, baking soda and salt. Mix well. Stir in oatmeal and nuts. Remove 2 cups of the mixture for the topping. Press the rest into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan.

TO MAKE FUDGE LAYER: In small saucepan combine chocolate chips, butter, milk and salt. Cook, stirring until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in nuts and vanilla. Spread over oatmeal layer. Sprinkle remaining bar mixture over top. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.