Preparation:
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease jelly roll pan 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch. Mix brown sugar, 1 cup butter, the eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla in large bowl. Stir in flour, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir in oats. Reserve 1/3 of the mixture . Press remaining oatmeal mixture in pan. Heat chocolate morsels, milk and 2 tablespoons butter in 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate morsels are melted. Remove from heat, stir in nuts, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Spread over oatmeal mixture in pan. Drop reserved oatmeal mixture by teaspoonful onto chocolate mixture. Bake until golden brown, 25-30 minutes. While warm, cut into squares. *You can also add 1/2 cup peanut butter to oatmeal mixture. |
