Chocolate Squares

• ½ cup (120 g) margarine, softened
• 1 cup (240 g) brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 ¼ cup (300 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cup (350 g) rolled oats
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ⅔ cup (160 ml) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup (240 g) chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons hard margarine
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Ingredients for 20 servings (1.5 kg) · the original recipeShow how each ingredient was counted

Method

1. 1

   Base and topping: Cream together the margarine and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

2. 2

   Beat in egg and vanilla.

3. 3

   In a mixing bowl, blend together the flour, oats, baking soda and salt.

4. 4

   Mix flour mixture into creamed mixture, using a wooden spoon to start, until crumbly looking.

5. 5

   Reserve roughly ⅓ of the mixture in a bowl and set aside.

6. 6

   Press remaining mixture into a greased, lined square pan.

7. 7

   Filling: In a mixing bowl over a pot of boiling water, heat all filling ingredients until chocolate chips are just melted.

8. 8

   Spread chocolate mixture evenly over prepared base, keeping the sides of the pan clean.

9. 9

   Take reserved mixture and sprinkle over the top. Note that it will not cover the whole surface.

10. 10

    Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 20 to 25 minutes, or just until oatmeal mixture has a light golden colour.

    Oven
11. 11

    Let cool, cut, and serve.