Crunchy Chocolate-Nut Bars

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Title: Crunchy Chocolate-Nut Bars
Categories: Cookies, Chocolate
Yield: 24 servings

--- crust:;-
1/2 c Butter or margarine
1/2 c Packed light brown sugar
1 Egg yolk
1 ts Vanilla extract
1/2 c All-purpose flour
1/2 c Rolled oats; not instant
--- topping:;--
3 Semisweet chocolate squares
1 tb Margarine
1/2 c Nuts; chopped

Recipe by: Jo Anne Merrill
Preparation Time: 0:20
1. Crust: In large bowl, beat margarine, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla
until smooth, using an electric mixer. Add flour and oats; stir until well
combined.
2. Press mixture in bottom of a lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
Bake in preheated 375-degree oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool slightly.
3. Topping: Melt chocolate and margarine over hot, not boiling,
water. Spread over warm cookie crust. Sprinkle evenly with coarsely
chopped nuts.
4. While still warm, cut into bars using a sharp knife. Let cool
completely before removing from pan.

Yield: about 2 dozen bars.

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