Lemon Oat Struesel Squares

These little ditties are extremely rich.  There is so much butter in them, that I think even Mom would be satisfied.  I found the recipe in one of the recipe papers from a 9" square baker from pampered chef that I got from a wedding shower thrown by jen in my behalf in Utah.  This is seriously the first time I have made it.  Almost 11 years after receiving this treasure.  I did add a little twist that made ALL the difference in the world, in my opinion.

Filling:

1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk

1/2 C. lemon juice

2 tsp. lemon zest

Crust & Streusel

3/4 C. butter, softened

1 1/4 C. packed brown sugar

2 C. flour

1 1/2 C. rolled oats, uncooked

1 C. coconut (the twist!)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and zest; mix well.  Set aside.

Mix together butter and sugar until well-blended.  Add combined flour, oats, and coconut; mix until crumbly. Reserve 2 C. streusel for topping; set aside.  Press remaining streusel over bottom of 9" square baking dish.  

Spread filling evenly over crust.

Sprinkle reserved streusel over filling. patting gently.

Bake 30-35 minutes or until light golden brown.

Cool completely before cutting.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired. ( i didn't)

I am planning to make some for our dessert auction tonight for the YW Camp fund raiser.  Wish me luck!