Lemony Raisin Oatmeal Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups raisins
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated fresh lemon zest
1 1/3 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups rolled oats

Preparation

Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
In saucepan, combine raisins, sweetend condensed milk, lemon juice and peel.
Cook and stir until mixture begins to bubble; cool.
In mixer bowl, combine sugar, butter and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy.
Add flour, baking soda, and salt; mix well.
Stir in oats.
Reserving 1 1/2 cups crumb mixture, press remainder firmly on bottom of greased 9x13 baking pan.
Spread raisins mixture over crust to within 1/2 in of edges.
Top with reserved crumb mixture; press lightly.
Bake 25-30 minutes.
Cool. Cut into bars.
Store covered at room temperature.