Toffee Bars

The addition of rolled oats makes this bar truly unique. From a 1950's cookbook and a family favorite since way back when!

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Yields: 8-10 bars

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 1  cup shortening
• 2  teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  eggs
• 1  cup  sifted all-purpose flour
• 1  cup  uncooked rolled oats
• 1 (12 ounce) package  semisweet chocolate pieces
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Into a large bowl place the sugars, shortening, vanilla, salt, eggs, and beat with a spoon. When thoroughly mixed add flour and then oats.
3. Pour batter into a greased 11X7 baking pan. Bake 45 minutes or until done.
4. Melt semisweet pieces and spread on top of cooled cake. Sprinkle with nuts and cut into bars.