Bar Recipes

There’s nothing easier or more satisfying than a good par recipe. Try our takes on the classic lemon bar, pumpkin bar, cookie bar and more.

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    Light & Easy Cheesecake Bars

    Fresh hints of lemon in the tender crust and creamy filling of these berry-topped treats. —Patricia Nieh, Portola Valley, California


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    Salted Peanut Bars

    You’ll never look at Rice Krispies Treats the same way again after trying these nutty three-tiered cookie, marshmallow and cereal...


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    Lemon Angel Cake Bars

    A neighbor gave me this recipe years ago and it's been in flavor rotation ever since. It can be made...


    Cinnamon-Cranberry Oat Bars

    I'm a swim coach for kids, and I started making these bars for them as a snack. I wanted something...


    Maple-Glazed Cinnamon Chip Bars

    When I make these, the kitchen smells like Christmas. Cinnamon chips add fabulous flavor to the bars, and the maple...


    Apple Red-Hot Slab Pie

    This dessert is my family’s favorite because it brings back so many fond memories. Red Hots give the filling a...


    Kahlua Dream Bars

    I always double this recipe so everyone gets a piece. For a glaze with deeper flavor, use 1 ounce unsweetened...


    Honey-Pecan Squares

    When we left Texas to head north, a neighbor gave me so many pecans from his trees that my trunk...

    Chewy Cranberry Pecan Bars

    I've been making these for several years as I really enjoy the combination of flavors and the relative ease of...


    Raspberry & Chocolate Shortbread Bars

    A very long time ago, when I was a child, I decided that chocolate and raspberries was a combination made...


    Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars

    My secret to these rich no-bake bites? Pretzels in the crust. They add a salty crunch to the classic peanut...


    Monkey Bars

    Whenever a craving hits, I record what time it happens, where I am, how I feel, what I am craving...


    Peanut Butter & Bacon Blondies

    The most unusual bar cookie recipe I have is also a favorite. Bacon might be good in brownies but it's...


    Chocolate Chip & Pecan Meringue Bars

    I've had recipes for chocolate chip cookies and pecan meringues in my collection for a number of years—and I combined...


    Apricot-Hazelnut Triangles

    These crispy cookie treats can be changed up—try different nuts and jams, and dark or white chocolate depending on the...


    Loaded M&M Oreo Cookie Bars

    We’re all so busy and pressed for time. I find myself creating recipes that are fast to prepare and deliver...


    Pistachio Brownie Toffee Bars

    These coveted brownie bars are homey and chocolaty awesome. They've been a sought-after staple on Christmas cookie trays for years....

    Caramel Bars

    A cross between a cookie and a candy bar, our decadent salted caramel bars with chocolate are a grown-up version...


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    Peach Bars

    These tasty, crumbly peach bars are somewhere between a pastry and a natural energy bar, and they're a treat you'll...


    Sour Cream and Cranberry Bars

    I turned sour cream raisin pie into a cookie bar with a crunchy oatmeal crust, custard-style filling and crisp topping....


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    Humble Bumble Crumble Bars

    While developing a treat for my bingo group, I asked my husband for ideas. He suggested a fruity bar. This...


    Coconut-Pineapple Rhubarb Bars

    I make this crunchy, buttery dessert bar with homegrown rhubarb. For an added attraction, serve it warm with frozen yogurt...


    Toffee Turtle Squares

    Here's an easy way to make turtle candies for a big group. These bars are very rich, so a little...

    White Chocolate Cranberry-Orange Bars

    This is my take on my mother's recipe for chocolate chunk bars, which she made every Christmas Eve. Our family...


    Chocolate-Coconut Layer Bars

    I’m a huge fan of Nanaimo bars, the no-bake layered dessert named for the city in British Columbia. For fun,...


    Behr Track Cookie Bars

    The holidays are the perfect time to indulge in these ooey-gooey, salty-sweet peanut butter bars. A lot of people comment...


    Sweet Potato Cheesecake Brownies

    Satisfy your sweet tooth with these decadent sweet potato cheesecake brownie bars. This simple recipe results in an irresistible treat...


    Apple-Peanut Blondies

    My family and I love apples any time of year, but in the fall, they are always crisp, juicy and...


    Grandma’s Pecan Rum Bars

    My grandmother handed down the recipe for these gooey bars that we all love. The candied cherries are a must....