Triple Good Raisin Bars (Chris M.)

2 c. raisins
14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
1T grated lemon peel
1T lemon juice
2 sticks butter, softened
1 1/3 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. regular oats
1 c. flour
1 1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt

Heat oven to 350F. Grease (or line) 9x13 pan.

In a saucepan, combine first 4 ingredients, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it begins to bubble. Remove frm the heat and set aside.

Beat butter, sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Add the rest. Blend until mixed evenly and crumbly.

Reserve 2 cups. Press the rest into bottom of pan. Spread raisin mixture to 1/2" of edge. Sprinkle with the reserved 2c. and pat lightly.Bake 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.

YIELD: 3 dozen; 1 = 5 WW points