Dessert Recipes - Crunchy Lemon Squares Recipe

Ingredients 

• 1 cup quick oats, uncooked

• 1 cup flour                                     

• 1/2 cup flaked coconut              

• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans Milk

• 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar                              

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted    

• 1 can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed  

• 2 cup ReaLemon Reconstituted Juice        

• 1 Tbs grated lemon rind

Makes 9 servings

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Method:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (325°F if using glass dish).

2. In medium bowl, combine oats, flour, coconut, nuts, sugar, baking powder and butter; stir to form a crumbly mixture. Set aside.

3. In medium bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice and rind. Pat half of crumb mixture evenly on bottom of 9 x 9-inch baking pan.

4. Spread sweetened condensed milk mixture on top and sprinkle with remaining crumbs.

5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool thoroughly before cutting.