Fudge Filled Bars

2 cups quick oats
1 1/2 cup flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 tsp salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
1 (14oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup chocolate chips
2 tbsp shortening

Mix oats, flour, brown sugar & salt.
Add butter and mix until crumbly. Stir in pecans.
Set aside 1 1/2 cup for topping.
Press remaining into greased 13x9 baking pan.
In a saucepan, combine milk, chocolate chips & shortening;
cook and stir over low heat until melted.
Spread over crust in pan. Sprinkle with reserved topping.
Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes, until edges are golden brown.