Toffee Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   In a large saucepan, melt 6 T. butter; stir in oats, brown sugar, flour, nuts, and baking soda.
3. 3
   Pat firmly onto bottom of greased 13x9-inch baking pan; bake 10 minute.
4. 4
   Meanwhile, in medium saucepan combine remaining butter and sweetened condensed milk.
5. 5
   Over medium heat, cook and stir until mixture slightly thickens, about 15 minutes.
6. 6
   Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
7. 7
   Pour over crust; return to oven and bake 10- 15 minutes longer or until golden brown.
8. 8
   Remove from oven; immediately sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
9. 9
   Let stand 1 minute; spread chips while still warm.
10. 10
    Cool to room temperature; chill in refrigerator.
11. 11
    Cut into bars store, tightly covered, at room temperature.
12. 12
    Yields approximately 48 bars.