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Lemon Oat Bars from 100 Cookies

I've been slowly and deliciously working my way through the recipes from 100 Cookies by Sarah Kieffer and last week, these Lemon Oat Bars felt like the perfect spring treat - light, lemony, and so tasty.
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Course: Dessert
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 cups Rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter (2 sticks - at room temperature)
Lemon Filling
  • 2 cans Sweetened condensed milk (14 oz per can)
  • 1/2 cup Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 3 tablespoons Heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch Salt

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. (Make sure oven rack is in the middle of the oven.)
  2. Grease a 9x13 inch pan and line it with a parchment sling
For the Filling
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, heavy cream, zest, vanilla, and salt. Set aside.
For the Crust
  1. In a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix the flour, oats, brown and granulated sugars, baking soda, and salt on low speed until combined.
  2. Add the butter and increase the speed to medium, mixing until the mixture is crumbly.
Assemble the Bars
  1. Press half of the oat mixture to the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
  2. Remove the pan from the oven and spread the filling over the crust.
  3. Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture evenly over the top.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the filling is set. It should not jiggle and the oat topping should be a light golden brown.
  5. Transfer pan to a wire rack and cool.
  6. Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for 4-6 hours.
  7. Slice and serve your Lemon Oat Bars!

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