Lemon Oatmeal Crumble Bars
These Lemon Oatmeal Crumble Bars feature a buttery crust and topping with a tangy lemon filling.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking dish
Ingredients
For the Crust & Topping
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- ¾ cup light or dark brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour spooned & leveled
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats or quick oats not instant
For the Lemon Filling
- 1 can full-fat sweetened condensed milk
- 6 tablespoons lemon juice from about 2 lemons
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest from about 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and oats to the butter mixture. Stir until combined.
- Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the greased baking dish.
- In another bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Spread the lemon filling over the crust in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the lemon filling.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
These bars can be served chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.