Lemon Cream Oat Bars | Cookie Recipes

Lemon Cream Oat Bars | Cookie Recipes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine -- softened
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Heat oven to 375º. Grease square pan, 9 × 9 × 2 inches. Mix milk,
lemon peel and lemon juice in medium bowl until thickened; set aside.
Mix remaining ingredients in medium bowl with spoon until crumbly.
Press half of the crumbly mixture in pan. Bake about 10 minutes or
until set.
Spread milk mixture over baked layer. Sprinkle remaining crumbly
mixture over milk mixture; press gently into milk mixture. Bake about
20 minutes or until edges are golden brown and center is set but soft.
Cool completely. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.