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Lemon Oat Bars

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Bright, chewy, and comforting lemon oat bars with a buttery oat crust and creamy lemon filling.

Ingredients

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  • 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup old-fashioned whole oats or quick oats
  • 1 (14-ounce) can full-fat sweetened condensed milk
  • 6 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
  2. Beat the softened butter and brown sugar on medium-high speed until well combined, then add the vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
  3. Add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and oats, mixing until crumbly.
  4. Press a bit more than half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 12 minutes.
  5. For the lemon filling, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
  6. Pour the lemon filling over the hot crust and sprinkle with the remaining crumble mixture.
  7. Bake for an additional 22 to 25 minutes until the edges are lightly browned.
  8. Allow to cool on a wire rack before cutting into squares.

Notes

Press the crust firmly with the bottom of a measuring cup for an even base. Chill briefly in the fridge for cleaner slices.

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Keywords: lemon dessert, oat bars, citrus dessert

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