Lemon Chewsies (Chewy Lemon Bars With Lemon Frosting)

littleturtle's Note:

Moist and chewy citrus bars.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 60

Yield: 1.0 15x10 i ...

Bars

• 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (1/4 tsp at high altitude)
• 1 tablespoon lemon, zest of
• 1 1/2 cups flour (1 2/3 cups at high altitude)
• 1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (1 1/3 cups)

Frosting

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, softened
• 1 tablespoon lemon, zest of
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions:

1. Cream together butter, sugar, salt, and baking soda; then blend in the remaining bar ingredients.
2. Spread in well-greased and floured 15x10" pan.
3. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or until light golden brown.
4. Combine all frosting ingredients, and beat until smooth and creamy, adding more juice if necessary.
5. Frost bars while still hot.

Reviews

[Chef #916236]

I felt as if my taste buds were DANCING in my mouth when I first bit into these! The flavor is so surprisingly fresh and tangy and the chewiness of the cookie layer is incredible. I have made this recipe twice within the past week for parties. It has been a MAJOR hit...and it's so easy! I used old fashioned oats vs quick-cooking. I don't know what,if any effect it may have on the outcome, but it surely didn't do it any harm.

[PenlopePitstop]

I've been looking for a recipe like this for years! I don't like regular lemon bar because they taste too eggy, but these delightful bars solved that problem. Not one egg in the recipe. These bars are heavenly and I love that you can spread on the icing while still hot. Thank you Little Turtle. . .you are my new best friend!

[Ingridn]

This is an amazing recipe! I have made it several times and it tastes great every time. The oat cookie bar has a subtle lemon flavor and is moist and chewy. My husband just loves the lemon frosting and even has me make extra to put on. It is zesty and goes perfectly with the bar. Make sure your using Eagle Brand sweetened condenced milk!
Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe.