12 oz. chocolate bits
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 tbsp. butter
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. nuts, chopped

In medium saucepan combine chocolate, milk and butter. Melt over medium-low heat. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and nuts. Set aside.

1 c. butter
2 c. brown sugar
3 c. oats
1 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. unbleached flour

Cream together butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla. Mix well. Mix together dry ingredients and stir into egg mixture. Lightly grease 13 x 9 inch pan. Spread 2/3 mixture on bottom of pan (dip hands in flour, pat evenly). Spread chocolate mixture on batter evenly. Crumble remaining batter on top. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Center will seem not quite firm, top will be brown. Let cool or chill to cool. Cut into squares.