Oatmeal Raisin Bars


Submitted By: Sheryl Breeden

Ingredients

  • 2 cups raisins
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/3 cups brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup walnuts, coconut, or pecans

    • Instructions


    Heat oven to 375°. Mix raisins, milk, lemon juice, and lemon rind in a saucepan; heat until bubbly. Set aside.
    In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, and vanilla; add dry ingredients. Add oats and nuts. Spread half of the oat mixture in a greased 9-x-13-inch pan. Pour raisin mixture over top and cover with remaining oat mixture. Bake 25 minutes or until light golden brown. Slice into bars when cool. Store in refrigerator.