Fudge Nut Oatmeal Bars

Ingredients

• Servings: 30
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• filling:
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• beat 1 cup butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. stir in eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; mix well. combine oats, flour, sliced almonds, baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt in another bowl; stir into butter mixture until batter is just mixed. spread 2/3 batter into a 10x15-inch rimmed baking sheet.
• heat chocolate chips, condensed milk, 2 tablespoons butter, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a saucepan over medium heat until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. remove from heat and stir in remaining 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. spread chocolate mixture into baking sheet over oat batter. spoon remaining 1/3 oat batter over chocolate.
• bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.