LEMON OAT BARS

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A sweet oat mixture does double-duty as crust and topping for these refreshing lemon bars from Margaret Scoresby of Mosinee, Wisconsin. "One of my college roommates gave me this recipe many years ago, and I've been making it for my family for years," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2/3 cup cold butter
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Press 3 cups into a greased 9-in. square baking pan; set remaining oat mixture aside. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine the milk, lemon juice and zest. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until edges are brown. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 334mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Agnes Katunge
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These bars were amazing! The perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Kirby Jr Tungilik
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I'm not a baker, but these bars were easy to make and turned out great. I'll definitely be making them again.


Jakarta Birch
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I would definitely make these bars again. They're a great addition to any dessert table.


Tisha Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out perfect. They were so moist and flavorful.


Sanaullah Hakmal
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These bars were a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Tamiru Beyene
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I made these bars for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best lemon bars he's ever had.


Jackson Frank
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These bars were easy to make and turned out great! I love the combination of lemon and oats.


Abdullah Eaheya
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but I really enjoyed these bars. The lemon flavor was subtle and not overpowering.


Qindesa
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These bars were delicious! The lemon flavor was perfect and the oats added a nice texture.


Azan Hassain
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I've made these bars several times now and they always turn out great. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Alicia Providence
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them.


Rooh Khan
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These lemon oat bars were a hit! The combination of tart lemon and sweet oats was perfect, and the crust was nice and crispy. I will definitely be making these again.