Lemon Oatmeal Bars

Satisfy your dessert cravings for tangy lemon bars and chewy oatmeal cookies with this best-of-both-worlds lemon oatmeal bar recipe.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 224 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1 cup rolled oats
• cooking spray
• 1 (14 ounce) can condensed milk
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1.3333333730698 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup lemon juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

While crust is baking, mix condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon extract, and almond extract in a small bowl.

Step 5

Pour lemon mixture over the baked crust and spread evenly. Top with remaining oat mixture and gently pat into lemon mixture.

Step 6

Return to the oven and bake until filling has set and top crust is golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Step 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.