Description
Oatmeal Lemon Creme Bars are a delightful dessert with a zesty lemon filling and a crumbly oatmeal crust.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, and salt.
- Add softened butter to the mixture and combine until crumbly.
- Press half of the mixture into a greased 9×9-inch baking pan.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and baking powder.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the crust in the baking pan.
- Sprinkle the remaining oatmeal mixture on top of the lemon filling.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- For a sweeter taste, increase the sugar in the lemon filling.
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Oatmeal Lemon Creme Bars, lemon dessert, oatmeal bars