Bar Recipes

Based on a traditional recipe that's been enjoyed for more than 100 years, these old-fashioned soft and chewy hermit cookies...

These rich bars are a hit with everyone who tries them. The moist, cake-like crust pairs well with the chewy...

These moist, rich bars get a small but satisfying crunch from pecans.

Forget the hassle of homemade popcorn balls; these bars taste just fabulous without all the fuss! As added bonus, they’re...

—Dolores Skrout, Summerhill, Pennsylvania

I always have the ingredients to put together these soft chewy bars. They have been a hit at many potlucks,...

Easy-to-make bars from Margery Richmond in Fort Collins, Colorado are perfect family reunion fare! They hold up in hot weather,...

Super healthy blueberries star in this family-favorite dessert. Can't find fresh blueberries? Frozen work just as well. —Michele Raines, Lyndonville,...

“My mom created this wonderful dessert after tasting something similar,” writes Debbie Kersh in Springtown, Texas. The sweet bars boast...

“This is my mom’s recipe and it’s a regular in our house. So easy and quick—it makes a wonderful treat...

Look at the lovely confection our Test Kitchen came up with when it combined cranberries, coconut and white chocolate! Colorful...

This Hungarian pastry has always been a family favorite. The dough is rich and soft , and the layers of...

Put a twist on traditional pumpkin pie with this recipe. It packs the spicy pumpkin flavor you love, but in...

My mother taught me to make these rich, delicious bar cookies when I was young. Though I've tried many variations,...

This simple turtle bar recipe is made using cake mix and caramel candies. It's the best way to get your...

The oatmeal in this recipe makes these chocolaty oatmeal brownies high in fiber, protein and moisture. The result is a...

Whether you call them magic cookie bars, seven-layer bars or Hello Dolly bars, we know that this super simple dessert...

This elegant bar cookie is loaded with wonderful flavors and very easy to assemble. A nice extra touch is to...

With an oh-so-chocolaty crust, a crispy, crunchy topping and soft cream cheese filling, these delectable bars are over-the-top indulgent. —Janet...

This deluxe pretzel treat has a horseshoe shape...It's visual and different. Everyone seems to love the sweet-salty mixture!
—Emily...

This recipe for almond bars with cream cheese is from my sister-in-law. I've taken the bars to many functions, and...

I've made these easy berry squares for many, many years and they never fail to bring raves from people of...

Cake mix hurries along the prep work for these yummy bars. Raspberry jam adds a pop of color and sweetness,...

—Nola Burski, Lakeville, Minnesota

These low-cholesterol applesauce bars couldn’t be easier to make or better to eat! Applesauce creates a moist texture without the...

We created these delicious blondies to satisfy any health-conscious cook. Applesauce moistens the batter, while dried cranberries, white chips and...

"I've used this recipe for years," shares Suzanne Caithamer of Walton, Kentucky. "It's a wonderful addition to care packages and...

Chewy, flavorful and the perfect mix of sweet, salty and wholesome, these granola bars are a quick recipe to prep...

Memories of her mom's fruity date bars inspired Shannon Koene of Blacksburg, Virginia to create this wonderful recipe. “I've had...