CHOCOLATE FILLING:

4 tbsp. butter
12 oz. pkg. chocolate chips
10 2/3 oz. can evaporated milk
2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. nuts, chopped

OATMEAL BASE:

1 c. butter, soft
2 c. brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
4 c. oatmeal

FILLING: In heavy saucepan, combine butter, chips, evaporated milk, sugar and salt. Bring to boiling point, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, stir in nuts and cool.

BASE: Cream butter thoroughly. Add sugar, eggs, vanilla and beat until light and fluffy. Stir in flour, soda, salt and 3 1/2 cups oatmeal until well blended.

Press 2/3 crumb mixture into bottom of buttered pan. Spread with cooled chocolate filling. Mix 1/2 cup oatmeal with remaining mixture. Crumble over filling. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely, then cut into small squares.