Instructions

1. 1
   Cream together the margarine and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Beat in egg and vanilla.
3. 3
   In a mixing bowl, blend together the flour, oats, baking soda and salt.
4. 4
   Mix flour mixture into creamed mixture, using a wooden spoon to start, until crumbly looking.
5. 5
   Reserve roughly ⅓ of the mixture in a bowl and set aside.
6. 6
   Press remaining mixture into a greased, lined square pan.
7. 7
   In a mixing bowl over a pot of boiling water, heat all filling ingredients until chocolate chips are just melted.
8. 8
   Spread chocolate mixture evenly over prepared base, keeping the sides of the pan clean.
9. 9
   Take reserved mixture and sprinkle over the top. Note that it will not cover the whole surface.
10. 10
    Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 20 to 25 minutes, or just until oatmeal mixture has a light golden colour.
11. 11
    Let cool, cut, and serve.