Chocolate Oatmeal Bars

By:

Billie Johnson

1 c. Flour

1/2 tsp. Cinnamon

1 c. Butter, & Margarine, ~ softened ~ ( 2 sticks)

1/2 c. Sugar

1/2 c. Brown Sugar ~ packed

1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla

1 Egg

1 1/4 c. Oatmeal

1 pkg. Milk Chocolate Chips ~ (11 1/2 oz.)

3/4 c. Walnuts ~ finely chopped

Combine Flour, & Cinnamon.

Beat Butter, Sugar, Brown Sugar, & Vanilla together

in large bowl until creamy.

Beat in the Egg, & gradually the Flour mixture.

Stir in Oats, & only 3/4 c. Chocolate chips...

& only 1/2 c. of the Nuts.

Spread evenly, in a lightly greased 9 X 13 inch pan.

Bake at 350 for 22 to 28 minutes, or until centre is set.

Take out of oven and immediately sprinkle on the remaining Chips.

Let stand for about 5 minutes, or until Chips shine.

Spread morsels, and sprinkle with remaining Nuts.

Let cool, and cut into bars.