Chocolate Nut Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375°f. Combine crumbs and butter, press firmly on bottom of 13x9 inch baking pan. Or for thicker bars you can use a 9x9 inch pan.
2. 2
   Bake 8 minutes. Remove from oven.
3. 3
   Reduce oven temperature to 350 f.
4. 4
   Melt condensed milk, semi-sweet chocolate chips and vanilla together in a small saucepan.
5. 5
   Spread chocolate mixture over prepared crust.Let cool for 5-10 minutes.
6. 6
   Top with remaining chocolate chips, then nuts.
7. 7
   Press down firmly.I use a heat safe rubber spatula for this, if you use your hands expect to get sticky.
8. 8
   Bake 25-30 minutes, use rubber spatula to press topping down again half way through cooking.
9. 9
   Cool completely. Cut into bars. Store loosely covered at room temperature.