Chocolate Ripple Bars

.1 c. butter                            1 c. oatmeal

2 c. brown sugar                 1 (12 oz) pkg. chocolate chips

2 eggs                                  1 can Eagle Brand condensed milk

2 tsp. vanilla                         2 T. butter

2 1/2 c flour                          1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. salt                              2 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. soda                           1 c. nuts  (Optional)

Cream butter and sugar; add eggs and vanilla and mix well.  Add sifted flour, salt and soda.  Blend in dry oatmeal and spread 2/3 of mixture in buttered 11x17 pan.  To make filling:  melt chocolate chips, milk, butter, salt and vanilla over low heat. Spread over dough mixture.  Sprinkle nuts on chocolate layer and spread the remaining dough on top.  Bake 350 degrees for 20 minutes, don't over bake.

ENJOY!