Chocolate Layer Bars

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons baking cocoa
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup shortening
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup butter, cubed
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1-1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, oil and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, cocoa and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition.
2. Pour into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350u0b0 for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
3. For creamy layer, in a large bowl, beat the shortening, confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla until fluffy, about 4 minutes. Spread over top of cake.
4. For frosting, in a small heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, butter and milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate chips until melted.
5. With a hand mixer, beat frosting for 2-4 minutes or until thickened. Gently spread over the top. Store in the refrigerator.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chocolate-layer-bars/ (may not work)