Lemon Chewsies (Chewy Lemon Bars With Lemon Frosting)

Moist and chewy citrus bars.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 60
• Yields: 1 15x10 inch pan

Ingredients

• 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.