Chocolate Walnut Squares

Name: Chocolate Walnut Squares
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 24
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) Original or Low Fat Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk Low Fat Sweetened Condensed Milk; 2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla extract; 2 cups (500 mL) semi-sweet chocolate chips; additional chopped walnuts

Prep Time 25 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Serves 24

Difficulty N/A

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) Original 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

Low Fat Sweetened Condensed Milk

Directions

Step 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 13" x 9" (3.5 L) baking pan. Bake in preheated 350°F (180°C) oven* 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

Step 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.

Step 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.