• Preheat oven to 350° degrees F.

Oatmeal Layer

• In a mixer bowl with the paddle attachment, cream together the 1 cup of softened butter, brown sugar and vanilla extract. Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix until fully incorporated.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking soda, and salt. Next, add the old-fashioned oats and whisk until combined.
• Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and mix until you can no longer see any streaks of flour. Do not over-mix.
• In a greased jelly roll pan, press 3 cups of the oatmeal mixture into the pan. Press it out evenly. This is a great job for kids!

Fudge Layer

• In a heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt together the sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, butter, and salt. Once melted remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla.
• Pour the fudge mixture over the pressed oatmeal. Spread it out evenly, like frosting.
• Dot the remaining oatmeal mixture over the fudge layer. Use a heaping tablespoon for each dot. Use up all remaining oatmeal mixture.
• Bake in a 350 degrees F heated oven for 20-25 minutes. The top will be golden brown and sink into the fudge.
• Let cool before cutting, if you can. It will be easier to cut but hard to resist!