Lemon Bars Deluxe

Directions

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt.

Set aside.

Pour condensed milk into meduim sized bowl; add lemon rind and juice.

Stir until smooth.

Set aside.

In a large bowl, cram butter and sugar.

Beat well.

On lowest speed, add dry ingredients, beating until blended.

Mix in the oats.

Sprinkle a bit more thatnhalf of the oat mixture evenly over the bottom of a buttered 9 x 13 inch pan.

Pat to make a smooth firm layer.

Spoon lemon mixture over oat layer and spread to make a thin, smooth layer.

Sprinkle remaining oat mixture evenly over lemon layer.

Bake in the lower third of a preheated 350℉ (180℃) F oven for 30 to 35 minutes until lightly colored.

Cool in pan; then refrigerate for 1 hour before cutting into squares.

Store in refrigerator.