Chocolate Filled Fruit Oatmeal Bars

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   In large mixing bowl beat together softened margarine and brown sugar until creamy.

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   Add eggs one at a time then vanilla and stir in.

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   Mix together oats, flour, baking soda and salt.

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   Gradually add oatmeal mixture to margarine mixture, beating in to well-blended.

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   Spoon 2 cups of the dough and set aside.

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   Grease 15 1/2x10 1/2 inch jelly roll pan.

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   Press remaining dough into of bottom of the pan.

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   Filling: In microwave, melt margarine.

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   Add semisweet chocolate chips, cook on medium until chocolate starts to melts, stirring frequently until chips are melted.

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    Stir in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla until uniform in color.

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    Stir in raisins and coconut flakes.

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    Spread the filling over the crust in the jelly roll pan.

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    Scatter small pieces of the remaining dough over filling.

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    Bake 25 minute or until top is golden brown at 350F (180C).

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    Cool completely on wire rack.

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    Cut into bars.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.