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Dreamy Fudge Bar Cookies

By: Loretta Coverdell

"This good-looking, good-tasting bar cookie classic has a hint of almond flavoring."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
20 Min

Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 36 servings

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
Dash salt
3 cups rolled oats
CHOCOLATE FILLING:
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, soda, salt and oats; stir into creamed mixture; set aside. For filling, combine chips, milk and butter in a saucepan. Melt over low heat, stirring until smooth. Cool slightly. Stir in walnuts and extract. Press two-thirds of oatmeal mixture into bottom of a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Cover with filling and sprinkle remaining oatmeal mixture on top. Flatten slightly. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes.