Oatmeal Fudge Bars

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     These have a ribbon of fudge in the middle.
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        1/2  c. shortening
       1  c.  br. sugar
       1   egg
         1/2  tsp.  vanilla
         3/4  c.  flour
         1/2  tsp. baking soda
         1/2  tsp.  salt
       2  c.  quick oats
         1/2  c. chopped nuts
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    FILLING
     
       1  c.  choc. chips
       1   Tbsp. butter
         1/3  c.  milk
         1/4  tsp.  salt
         1/2  c.  chopped nuts
       1  tsp.  vanilla
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    Cream short and sugar, add egg and vanilla, beat well.  Add flour, baking soda and salt then stir in oats and nuts.  Reserve 1 c. for topping.  Press rest of crumbs into a 9 inch pan.  Melt butter and choc. chips in a small saucepan, with milk stirring until melted. Stir in nuts and vanilla then spread over bottom layer. Sprinkle reserved crumbs on top.  Bake in a 350 deg. oven for 25 min. until slightly browned.  Cool then cut into squares.
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