Lemon Crumble Bars are a nice bar cookie that combines a crumbly oatmeal base and topping with a smooth and creamy lemon filling. Yum.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour
- 2 cups oatmeal
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, if desired
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9" x 13" pan with nonstick baking spray containing flour and set aside.
In large bowl, combine flour, oatmeal, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and baking soda and mix until combined. Add melted butter; stir until even crumbs form. Stir in walnuts, if using. Press half of the crumb mixture into prepared pan.
In small bowl, combine condensed milk with lemon juice; mix with wire whisk until smooth. Evenly pour over crust in pan. Top with remaining crumbs.
Bake for 20-30 minutes or until crust is golden and set. Cool completely, then cut into squares to serve. Makes 36 bar cookies.
