LAYERED LEMON CRUMB BARS 
1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand milk
1/2 c. ReaLemon lemon juice
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
2/3 c. butter, softened
1 c. light brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 c. unsifted flour
1 c. oats
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small mixing bowl combine milk, lemon juice and rind; set aside.

In a large mixing bowl beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add oats, baking powder, salt and flour; mix until crumbly. Spread half the oat mixture into a lightly greased 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Press down firmly. Spread lemon mixture evenly over crust. Stir spices into remaining crumb mixture. Sprinkle evenly over the lemon layer.

Bake 20-25 minutes or until browned. Chill thoroughly. Cut into bars. Store covered in refrigerator.

 

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