Triple Good Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
3. 3
   In a medium saucepan, combine the raisins, milk, lemon juice and peel; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture begins to bubble.
4. 4
   Remove from heat; cool slightly and set aside.
5. 5
   Beat oleo, brown sugar and vanilla together until fluffy.
6. 6
   Add oatmeal, flour, walnuts, soda and salt; blend until evenly mixed and crumbly.
7. 7
   Reserve 2 cups.
8. 8
   Press the remaining mixture over bottom of pan.
9. 9
   Spread raisin mixture to within 1/2-inch of top. Sprinkle with remaining oat mixture, patting down.
10. 10
    Bake 25 to 30 minutes or golden brown.
11. 11
    Cool and cut into bars.
12. 12
    Makes about 4 dozen.