Oatmeal Chocolate Bars

So many main course posts lately, it's time for a few sweet things!

If you want a real treat that's easy to prepare and delicious with a cup of coffee or tea, this one's for you. You can tell yourself they're healthy with the old-fashioned oats in them, but I'm sure the Weight Watchers points wouldn't lie. These are probably off the charts on the points (but they are off-the-charts good)! The picture is a little deceptive because they look like they have nuts on top, but that's the buttery oatmeal topping.

So brew yourself a pot and sit down with a couple of these. Don't forget to pack a few in your kid's lunch too. They'll be pretty popular sharing the likes of these sweet treats!

Chocolate Oatmeal Bars

¾ cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup old fashioned oats

Fudge filling:

   1 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
   1 cup chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350F. Cream together the softened butter, sugar and salt. Add flour and oatmeal and blend until consistency of a dough. Press the mixture into the bottom of a well-greased 9x13 baking dish, reserving some for the crumbled topping.

Heat sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan or over double boiler and add chocolate chips. Stir until chocolate is melted and smooth, then pour over crust in baking dish.

Crumble the remaining flour and oatmeal mixture over the top and bake 25-30 minutes.