Triple Good Bars

Submitted by Jeris Chitwood

"Always a favorite of my family, given to me by a lady who "knew how to cook"."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 32 bars
• Serves: 32

ingredients

• 2 cups raisins
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon rind
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
• 1 1⁄3 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 1⁄2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 1⁄2 cups chopped walnuts
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

directions

1. In medium saucepan combine first four ingredients.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly; just until mix starts to bubble.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Cool slightly; set aside.
5. Beat margarine, sugar& vanilla until smooth.
6. Stir in remaining ingredients.
7. Spread half of the oat mixture into bottom of a greased 9x13 pan and press firmly.
8. Spread raisin mixture over surface within 1/4 inch of sides.
9. Crumble remaining half of oat mixture over top; pat lightly.
10. Bake 25 to 30 minutes at 375°F degrees or until golden brown.

Reviews

[ciao4293]

Well, I was going to post this recipe, but after doing a search, I found that it already was. So, I will instead review it, since I just made them. These are the most delicious bars! The crust is sooo good, and the filling! Oh, the filling! What a perfect combination of creamy lemon and raisins! For those of you that don't like raisins, these bars could make you change your mind! BTW, they are even BETTER 2-3 days after you make them!!! Yummmmmm!

 

[mummamills]

I am giving this 5 stars as a dessert, with custard and ice cream, but as a bar they are just way too sweet for our taste. the recipe is easy, and works well, I would make it again, but would halve the sugar and the cond milk.

 

[Athenian]

This is the dessert I am requested to bring to any type of pot-luck dinner. It even appeals to those who don't like raisins. I had lost my original recipe and was delighted to find it posted here. Many thanks to the donor!

 

[buttercup0009]

These were really good even my husband liked them and he dosen't usually care for my desserts or baked goods. I liked how they were crunchy on the top and chewy in the middle. Yummy and fairly easier recipe! Thanks : )