Chocolate Oatmeal Blitz Bars

Mmmm...these use some of my favorite flavors...chocolate, cream cheese, oatmeal and nuts. Leave out the nuts, if you prefer!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄2 cup margarine
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup white sugar
• 1  egg
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  cup oatmeal, dry
• 2⁄3 cup flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 6  ounces  semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped  nuts

Directions

1. Combine cream cheese, margarine and sugars, mixing well until blended.
2. Blend in egg and vanilla.
3. Add combined dry ingredients; mix well.
4. Stir in chocolate pieces and nuts.
5. Spread into a greased (or sprayed) 13" x 9" pan.
6. Bake at 350* for 30 minutes.
7. Cool; cut into bars.
8. Top with powdered sugar or ribbons of frosting, if desired.