Cashew-Fudge Bars

By lewolfe50

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups cashew halves
• 1 roll (18 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated chocolate chip cookies
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
• 1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Details

Servings 36

Preparation

Step 1

1.Heat oven to 350ºF (325°F for dark pan). Chop 1 cup of the cashew halves. In large bowl, break up cookie dough. Stir in chopped cashews and oats. In ungreased 13x9-inch pan, press dough evenly to form crust. Bake 12 minutes.

2.Meanwhile, in 1 1/2-quart saucepan, cook condensed milk and chocolate chips over low heat about 6 minutes, stirring constantly, until chips are melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla.

3.Remove partially baked crust from oven. Spread chocolate mixture evenly over crust. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cashews; press gently into chocolate.

4.Return to oven; bake 18 to 23 minutes longer or until edges and center begin to crack. Cool completely on wire rack, about 1 hour. Cut into bars.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Increase first bake time to 15 minutes at 350°F. Meanwhile, in saucepan, cook condensed milk and chocolate chips over medium-low heat. Increase second bake time to 20 to 25 minutes.