Orange Dessert Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°F.
2. 2
   To make the crust, beat butter with electric mixer until creamy. Add confectioners' sugar; beat well. Then,add combined flour and oats; beat on low speed until crumbly.
3. 3
   Press crumbs firmly and evenly onto bottom of Greased 9 x 13 pan. Bake 20 minutes, until light golden brown. Remove from oven. Reduce heat to 300°F.
4. 4
   While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. Beat eggs, granulated sugar and orange zest until well blended. Add juice; beat to combine. Add flour and mix just enough to combine. Pour filling over warm, baked crust.
5. 5
   Bake the crust with filling until filling is set, about 40 minutes.
6. 6
   Cool in pan 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate.
7. 7
   To serve, cut into bars. You may choose to garnish with more orange zest or confectioner's sugar.