Chocolate Walnut Squares
The flavours of brown sugar, butter and baked Eagle Brand lend a rich toffee taste to these yummy bars.
Prep Time: 25 minutes plus baking time
Preheat To: 350ºF (180ºC)
Serving: 24 to 36 bars
Ingredients:
1/2 cup (125 mL) butter, divided
1 cup (250 mL) oats
1/2 cup (125 mL) firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup (125 mL) all purpose flour
1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped walnuts
1/4 tsp (1 mL) baking soda
1 can (300 mL) Regular or Low Fat Eagle Brand® sweetened condensed milk
2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla extract
2 cups (500 mL) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Additional chopped walnuts
Preparation:
1. Combine 6 tablespoons (90 mL) butter, oats, sugar, flour, 1/2 cup (125 mL) walnuts and baking soda. Press firmly on bottom of parchment paper lined 13x9" (3.5 L) baking pan. Bake in preheated 350°F (180°C) oven* 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
2. Over medium heat combine remaining 2 tablespoons (30 mL) butter and Eagle Brand. Heat about 10 minutes, stirring till slightly thickened. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over crust.
3. Return to oven and bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until golden brown. Remove from oven; immediately sprinkle chips on top. Let stand 1 minute, then spread chocolate while still warm. Garnish with additional walnuts; press down firmly. Cool thoroughly; cut into bars.
Notes:
*325º F (160º C) for glass dish
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