Chocolate, Oats and Walnut Bars

My sister in law made these for a family gathering in Kansas. Some of the best recipes are the ones that come from family members. They're the recipes that we hand down from one generation to another. These are delicious and the perfect Bar to take to a family gathering or a church event.
I've researched these Bars and I can't find any definition for the name that they are traditionally known for, so I simply all them Chocolate, Oats and Walnut Bars.

Here's what you'll need:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
A 15" X 10" X 1 "  Rimmed Sheet Pan. Lined with Foil extending over all sides by 2".
You'll be able to lift the uncut Bars out of the Pan to a flat surface, slide them onto the surface and cut into squares.
A Stand Mixer with a Paddle Attachment.

16 TBS Butter,  room temperature,divided.
2 C Brown Sugar
2 Large eggs
4 tsp Vanilla, divided
2 1/2 C Flour
1 tsp Baking Soda
3 C Quick Cook Rolled Oats
1 - 14 oz. can Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 C Milk Chocolate Chips
1 C Chopped Walnuts


In the Stand Mixer with Paddle Attachment:
14 TBS Butter
Beat for 30 seconds.

Add:
Sugar
Beat until well combined.

Add:
Eggs
2 tsp Vanilla
Beat until well combined.

In a Mixing Bowl:
Flour
Baking Soda
Whisk Well

Add:
Oats
Mix just until combined.
Set Aside.


In a Saucepan on Low Heat:
Remaining Butter.
Sweetened Condensed Milk
Chocolate Chips
Heat until Chocolate is melted and stir to combine well.

Remove from Heat.
Fold in Walnuts
2 tsp Vanilla
Stir to combine well.


Remove 3 1/2 C of the Oats Mixture and Press it into the Foil Covered Pan.

Spread the Chocolate Mixture over the Oats Mixture.

Drop Dots of the remaining Oats Mixture evenly over the Chocolate.

Bake 25 minutes.
Remove Pan to a Rack to Cool Completely.

Use the Foil to lift it out of the Pan to a flat surface.
Slide the Bars onto the surface.
Cut into Squares.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!