Chocolate Revel Bars

These are so delicious, but very rich. Cut them in small squares and serve with a glass of milk. The kids enjoyed these on Superbowl Sunday.

1 c. butter, softened
2 c. brown sugar, packed
2 eggs, beaten
1 T. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
3 c. quick cook rolled oats
1 c. chopped pecans (optional)

Cream the butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix in flour, salt and baking soda. Stir in rolled oats. Press 2/3 of oat mixture in to the bottom of a greased 13x9 pan to create crust. Spread chocolate topping over the top. Drop the remaining dough by spoonfuls on top of the chocolate topping. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes until golden. Cool and slice.

Topping:

1 (12 oz.) pkg. semi sweet chocolate chips
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 c. butter
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt

Combine all ingredients in saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring until chocolate has melted.