Lemon Oatmeal Bars

Ingredients

• cooking spray
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter , softened
• 1.33 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 can condensed milk , 14 ounce
• 0.25 cups lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.

2. 2

   Mix brown sugar and butter in a large bowl until combined. Mix flour, oats, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl. Add to butter mixture and mix until combined. Press half of the oat mixture in the bottom of the prepared pan.

3. 3

   Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

4. 4

   While crust is baking, mix condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon extract, and almond extract in a small bowl.

5. 5

   Pour lemon mixture over the baked crust and spread evenly. Top with remaining oat mixture and gently pat into lemon mixture.

6. 6

   Return to the oven and bake until filling has set and top crust is golden brown, about 20 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes. Place in the refrigerator until chilled, about 2 hours. Cut into 16 bars.