Triple Good Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. raisins
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1 Tbsp. grated lemon peel
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 c. (2 sticks) margarine, softened
1 1/3 c. brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. oatmeal (quick or old fashioned)
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. nuts, chopped
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt (optional)

Preparation

Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
Grease a 9 x 13-inch pan.
In medium saucepan, combine the first 4 ingredients.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, just until mixture begins to bubble.
Remove from heat; cool slightly and set aside.