LEMONY OATMEAL RAISIN WALNUT SQUARES

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I LOVE oatmeal raisin cookies, but this recipe takes the flavor way over the top. The fresh burst of lemon with the raisins is soooo good...and the crunch of the walnuts...YUM! My family, while they love the traditional raisin oatmeal cookie, first turned their noses up at these the first time I told them I was making them, but...

Provided by Lisa Myrick

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 c raisins
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp grated lemon zest
2 stick butter, softened
1-1/3 c firmly packed brown sugar
1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2-1/2 c oats (not instant)
1 c chopped walnuts, slightly toasted

Steps:

  • 1. HEAT oven to 375 F. Lightly grease a 9 x 13 pan; set aside.
  • 2. In saucepan, COMBINE raisins, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice and lemon rind. Cook and stir over medium heat just until bubbly. Cool slightly.
  • 3. In bowl, COMBINE butter, brown sugar and vanilla; beat well.
  • 4. ADD flour, baking soda and salt; mix well. Stir in oats and walnuts.
  • 5. RESERVE 2 cups oat mixture for topping. PRESS remaining mixture into prepared pan.
  • 6. SPREAD raisin mixture to within 1/2 inch of edges. SPRINKLE with reserved oat mixture; press lightly.
  • 7. BAKE 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into 48 squares (or the size you prefer them to be).

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