Lemon Raisin Bars

2 cups raisins
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. grated lemon rind
1 cup margarine, softened
1-1/3 cups brown sugar
1-½ tsp. vanilla
1 cup flour
½ tsp. baking soda
¼ tsp. salt
2-½ cups oats
1 cup chopped walnuts

Heat oven to 375 degrees. In saucepan, combine raisins, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice and lemon rind. Cook and stir over medium heat just until bubbly. Cool slightly.

In bowl, combine margarine, brown sugar and vanilla; beat well. Add flour, baking soda and salt; mix well. Stir in oats and walnuts.

Reserve 2 cups oat mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture into 13x9 greased pan. Spread raisin mixture to within ½ inch of edges. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture; press lightly.

Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool. Makes 48 bars.