Lemon Bars with Oatmeal Crust

By tempestteapot

Ingredients

• Cookie Crust
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup oatmeal (not instant)
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup of unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Lemon Filling
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 5 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 to 4 tablespoons powdered sugar

Details

Adapted from pureandyummy.wordpress.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Combine first 5 ingredients; beat at medium speed until well blended. Pat mixture into the prepared 9×13 inch baking dish. Bake for 18 minutes or until golden brown.
Combine 2 cups sugar and cornstarch. Add eggs and next 3 ingredients; beat well. Pour mixture over the warm crust.
Return the dish to the oven and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until set. Cool Completely then put in the refrigerator to chill completely. Sift the 2-4 tablespoons of powdered sugar on top before serving.

Adapted From: Southern Living Incredible Cookies plus the addition of oatmeal to the crust