New Baked Good: April

This month, I decided to honor spring with my baked good for this month and make something delicious and fresh - oatmeal lemon creme bars. Once again, this recipe is compliments of Just Call Me Maria. Unlike the fancy lucky charms cupcakes, this recipe is super easy and I can't wait to make it again.

FIVE ingredients: (told you, super easy)
1/2 cup cold butter
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® oatmeal cookie mix
1 egg
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons) - I used two whole lemons because I wanted it extra lemon-y

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray the bottom and sides of an 8-inch square pan with non stick spray.
2. In a large bowl cut the cold butter into the cookie mix with a fork or pastry blender.
3. Stir in the egg until the mixture is crumbly.
4. Press half of the dough into the bottom of the greased pan and bake it in the oven for 15 minutes.
5. In a small bowl mix the sweetened condensed milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice until thick and combined.
6. Spread lemon mixture over baked crust and evenly crumble remaining dough on the top.
7. Bake another 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Let cool and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until set. Cut into bars and store in the refrigerator.

Viola!

I took these to work and they were a HUGE hit. I even had to save the last one for my boss/friend Denny by leaving a threatening note that anyone who ate the last one would be fired. Next time I think I will be adventurous enough to try the Pioneer Woman's version. Doesn't look too much harder... :)