Triple Good Bars

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

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

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.