Walnut Crumb Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Beat butter until creamy (hand or stand mixer).
3. 3
   Mix in flour, sugar and salt until crumbly.
4. 4
   With floured fingers, press 2 cups of the crumb mixture in bottom of a greased and floured 9x13 inch pan.
5. 5
   Bake 10-12 minutes.
6. 6
   Reserve remaining mixture.
7. 7
   Melt 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips and condensed sweetened milk over medium heat.
8. 8
   Stir in vanilla.
9. 9
   Spread mixture over hot crust.
10. 10
    Stir walnuts and remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips into reserved crumb mixture.
11. 11
    Sprinkle crumb mixture over chocolate filling.
12. 12
    Bake for 25-30 minutes or until center is set.
13. 13
    Cool and cut into bars.
14. 14
    Makes 24-36 bars depending on desired size.
15. 15
    Store at room temperature.