Mud Squares

Ingredients

• 1 c oatmeal
• 1 stick margarine
• 1 34 c boiling water
• 1 c sugar
• 1 c brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 34 c flour
• 1 tsp soda
• 12 tsp salt
• 2 to 4 Tbsp cocoa
• 1 12 oz pkg semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 34 c chopped pecans

Directions

1. In a large bowl pour boiling water over oats and margarine Let stand for 10 minutes
2. Stir in both sugars and add eggs Combine dry ingredients and add to oat mixture
3. Stir in 12 of the chocolate chips
4. Pour batter into a greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan
5. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips and nuts over batter
6. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean
7. Makes 24 squares
8. Squares are very moist
9. Its especially good served with ice cream