Lemon Crumb Bars: A Tangy and Sweet Treat
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 large egg yolks
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan with baking spray.
- Make the Crumb Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, salt, baking soda, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Press the Crust: Press half of the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake the Crust: Bake for 15 minutes.
- Make the Filling: While the crust is baking, whisk together the condensed milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and egg yolks in a separate bowl.
- Assemble: Pour the lemon filling over the baked crust and sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture evenly over the top.
- Bake: Bake for an additional 20-22 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Cool and Chill: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate until firm.
- Optional Chocolate Dip: For an extra treat, dip the bottom half of the frozen bars in melted white chocolate. Place them on a wax paper-lined baking sheet and refrigerate until the chocolate is set.
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