In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, soda and salt
and mix well. Add the melted butter and mix thoroughly. Reserve 1
1/2 cups of the crumb mixture and set aside. Press the remaining
mixture into a greased 9 x 13 pan and bake 375 degrees for about
10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt the shortening over low heat. Add 1
1/2 cups of the M & Ms and continue cooking over low heat,
breaking the M & Ms with the back of a spoon as they melt. Remove
from heat and add the sweetened condensed milk, stirring until well
combined.
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When the crust is partially baked, remove from oven and pour
chocolate mixture evenly over the crust, leaving a 1/2 edge. Add
the remaining 1 cup of the M & Ms to the remaining crumb mixture
and sprinkle on top of the chocolate layer, pressing down lightly.
It's ok if it doesn't cover it completely. Return to oven and bake an
additional 20 - 25 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Do not
overbake. Cool and cut into bars.
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