Walnut Fudge Bars

Looking for a hearty dessert? Then check out these chocolate fudge bars packed with walnut and oats – a tasty treat. MORE+ LESS-

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated March 13, 2014

Bake-Off® Contest 39, 2000

Mabel Patent

Kelseyville, California

Ingredients

(18.4-oz.) pkg. Pillsbury™ Family Size Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix

1/2

cup butter or margarine, melted

1/4 cup water

eggs

cups quick-cooking rolled oats

cups chopped walnuts

(12-oz.) pkg. (2 cups) semisweet chocolate chips

(14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)

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Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan. In large bowl, combine brownie mix, butter, water and eggs; beat 50 strokes with spoon. Add oats and walnuts; mix well.
2

In medium microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and condensed milk. Microwave on HIGH for 1 1/2 minutes or until chips are melted and mixture is smooth, stirring twice.
3

Spread half of brownie batter in greased pan. Spread chocolate mixture over batter. Drop remaining brownie mixture by teaspoonfuls over chocolate layer. (Brownie mixture will not completely cover chocolate layer.)
4

Bake at 350°F. for 29 to 33 minutes or until brownie topping feels dry and edges begin to pull away from sides of pan. DO NOT OVERBAKE. Cool 2 hours. Refrigerate 1 1/2 hours. Cut into bars. Serve cold or at room temperature. Store in refrigerator.