Fudge Pecan Layer Bars

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Fudge Pecan Layer Bars

 

1/2 cup butter (1 stick)

1 cup packed brown sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1-1/2 cups uncooked regular oatmeal (not instant or quick-cooking)

1/4 cup chopped pecans

1 cup chocolate chips

1 tablespoon butter

1/2 cup condensed milk

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x9-inch or 11x7-inch pan or baking

dish.

With an electric mixer, cream together the 1/2 cup butter, brown sugar,

egg and vanilla. At low speed, add the flour, baking soda and salt,

blending well. Then gradually add the oatmeal and 1/4 cup chopped

pecans.

 

Reserve 2/3 cup of the mixture and set aside. Press the remaining

mixture into the prepared pan in an even layer.

 

In a small saucepan, combine the chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon butter,

condensed milk and salt. Stir, over low heat, until chocolate is melted

and mixture is well combined. Remove from heat, and add the 1/2 cup

chopped pecans and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Spread fudge mixture over the

oatmeal layer. Crumble the 2/3 cup reserved mixture over the fudge

layer.

 

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until lightly browned. Cool, and cut into bars

or squares.