Ingredients

  • 2 c. Sun-Maid raisins
  • 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 Tbsp. grated lemon peel
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 c. (2 sticks) oleo, softened
  • 1 1/3 c. firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 1/2 c. Quaker oats (quick)
  • 1 c. flour
  • 1 1/2 c. chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. salt (optional)

Method

  • Heat oven to 375°.
  • Grease 13 x 9-inch pan.
  • In medium saucepan, combine the first 4 ingredients (raisins, milk, etc.) Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, just until mixture begins to bubble.
  • Remove from heat; cool slightly and set aside. Beat margarine, sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
  • Add remaining ingredients; blend until evenly mixed and crumbly.
  • Reserve 2 cups.
  • Press remaining mixture onto bottom of prepared pan. Spread raisin mixture to within 1/2-inch of edge.
  • Sprinkle with remaining oat mixture; pat lightly.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool; cut into 1 x 2-inch bars.
  • Makes 4 dozen.