Name: Lemon Oat Bars
Yield: Makes 12 large or 24 small bars
Ingredients: Two 14 oz (396 g) cans sweetened condensed milk; ½ cup (120 g) lemon juice; 3 Tbsp. heavy cream; 1 Tbsp. lemon zest; ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract; Pinch salt; 2 cups (284 g) all-purpose flour; 1½ cups (120 g) rolled oats; ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar; ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar; ½ tsp. baking soda; ½ tsp. salt; 1 cup (2 sticks or 227 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature

Photo by Sarah Kieffer

We made a version of these lemon oat bars at a café I worked at in South Minneapolis, and they always sold out quickly. Over the years, I tinkered with the recipe by adding more sweetened condensed milk, a little salt, and some crème fraîche. They are great make-ahead bars, perfect for holidays, events, or just afternoon snacking.

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