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Oatmeal Lemon Creme Bars

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12 bars
Calories 250
Delightful lemon-flavored bars with a buttery oat crust, perfect for a sweet treat or dessert.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 0.5 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1.33 cups all purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice
  • 0.25 teaspoon lemon extract

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 inch pan.
  • Cream butter and brown sugar until crumbly. Mix dry ingredients and oats; combine with butter mixture.
  • Press 3/4 of the oat mixture into the pan. Mix condensed milk, lemon juice, zest, and extract; spread over crust. Top with remaining oat mixture.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden. Cool, refrigerate 30 minutes, then cut into bars.

Notes

Chill before cutting for cleaner bars.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Dessert
Keyword: bars, lemon, Oats