Lemon Oatmeal Bars

The best of both worlds! If you like lemon bars and oatmeal cookies, this will satisfy both cravings at once. The hint of almond along with these other flavors, builds a light and fresh flavor that no other lemon bar has.

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

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• cooking spray
• 1 (14 ounce) can condensed milk

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.