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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
Delight in these tangy and sweet oatmeal lemon bars with a buttery crust and creamy lemon filling.

Ingredients

Dough and topping

  • 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, Oatmeal