OATMEAL RAISIN BARS

Oatmeal Raisin Bars image

Provided by Teena03

Time 35m

Yield 12 bars, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups raisins
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon rind
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/3 cups brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 cup coconuts or 1 cup pecans

Steps:

Heat oven to 375. Mix raisins, milk, lemon juice, and rind in a saucepan; heat until bubbly. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter sugar, and vanilla; add dry ingredients. Add oats and nuts. Spread half of the oat mixture in a greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Pour raisin mixture over top and cover with remaining oat mixture. Bake 25 minutes or until light golden brown. Slice into bars when cool. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574.9, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 51.9, Sodium 289, Carbohydrate 82.1, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 56.6, Protein 8.3