Pat Nelson's Oatmeal Fudge Bars

Cookie:
1 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 1/2 cup flour
1 tsp salt
3 1/2 - 4 cups quick oats
2 cups brown sugar
2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp soda
1 cup nuts

Fudge Filling:
2 tbl butter
2 tsp vanilla
1 large package chocolate chips
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 tsp salt

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream together shortening and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix. Add flour, soda, and salt;mix. Press half of the mix into 9x13 pan.

2. Melt chocolate chips, butter, and milk in a double boiler. Add rest of the ingredients and then pour onto mixture in pan. Dot with remaining dough. Bake for 20-25 minutes.