Lemon Oatmeal Bars
Description
Satisfy your dessert cravings for tangy lemon bars and chewy oatmeal cookies with this best-of-both-worlds lemon oatmeal bar recipe.
Ingredients
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cooking spray
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1 cup brown sugar
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup rolled oats
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 (14 ounce) can condensed milk
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1/4 cup lemon juice
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1 teaspoon lemon extract
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1 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
2
Mix brown sugar and butter in a large bowl until combined. Mix flour, oats, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl. Add to butter mixture and mix until combined. Press half of the oat mixture in the bottom of the prepared pan.
3
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
4
While crust is baking, mix condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon extract, and almond extract in a small bowl.
5
Pour lemon mixture over the baked crust and spread evenly. Top with remaining oat mixture and gently pat into lemon mixture.
6
Return to the oven and bake until filling has set and top crust is golden brown, about 20 minutes.
7
Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes. Place in the refrigerator until chilled, about 2 hours. Cut into 16 bars.