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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    Seven-Layer Cookies

    1 review

    Dulce de leche plays a starring role in this new take on seven-layer cookies. Our seven-layer cookie recipe also uses...


    Cinnamon Nut Bars

    9 reviews

    Classic bar meets good-for-you ingredients in this updated recipe. If you have the patience, after the bars are cool, store...


    Raspberry Crumble Bars

    31 reviews

    Use fresh or frozen fruit to make a tart, tender batch of raspberry crumble bars.


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    Pumpkin Delight Magic Bars

    9 reviews

    My mother never wrote down her delightful recipes, so I created this recipe as a holiday tribute to her. They're...


    Caramel Heavenlies

    60 reviews

    Before I cut these bars into triangles, I trim the edges so all the cookies look the same. My husband...


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    Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies

    11 reviews

    This pumpkin cheesecake brownie recipe takes the best part of a fudgy brownie, a pumpkin pie and a cheesecake and...


    White Chip Cranberry Granola Bars

    Tasty and nutritious, these chewy high-energy snack bars are great for road trips, lunch boxes, late-night snacks or to get...


    Kiwi Dessert Squares

    1 review

    Be ready to share the recipe for this do-ahead dessert for a large group. It's a real eyecatcher with taste...

    Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

    2 reviews

    This chewy treat from Alice McVey of Evansville, Indiana is full of goodies like marshmallows, raisins, chocolate chips and sunflower...


    Cinnamon Coffee Bars

    2 reviews

    "I've made these bars for more than 40 years, and they're still a favorite," writes Marylou Crouch from Granite Falls,...


    Macadamia Lemon Bars

    12 reviews

    These bars enjoy a lot of compliments among my friends and family. I almost have to make them for all...


    Gluten-Free Kahlua Dessert

    4 reviews

    Whether you eat a gluten-free diet or not, you'll delight in every bite of this creamy treat that's accented with...


    Almond Espresso Bars

    If you like coffee, you'll love these mocha morsels dressed up with toasted almonds. Save a few bars for afternoon...


    Apricot Date Squares

    3 reviews

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


    Brown Sugar Date Squares

    5 reviews

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


    Halloween Rice Krispie Treats

    These Halloween Rice Krispie treats from Nancy Foust of Stoneboro, Pennsylvania are perfect for a themed get-together come October. "This...

    Grandma’s Date Bars

    2 reviews

    These nicely textured bars are delicious. It's a good recipe for today's diet awareness, because there's no shortening used.
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    Breakfast Bars

    1 review

    "I like to stash these satisfying squares in the freezer," writes Candace Jenks. "When I need a quick breakfast or...


    Popcorn Bars

    3 reviews

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


    Hungarian Strawberry Pastry Bars

    2 reviews

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


    Homemade Chewy Granola Bars

    3 reviews

    "Our children are now grown and gone, but they always look forward to eating these chocolaty treats when they come...


    Caramel Cranberry Bars

    3 reviews

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


    Chocolate Almond Bars

    2 reviews

    Loaded with almond flavor, these chewy bars are one of my husband's favorite sweet treats.

    Chocolate-Drizzled Cherry Bars

    4 reviews

    I've been making bars since I was in third grade, but these are special. I bake them for the church...


    Coconut Chip Nut Bars

    3 reviews

    There's something for everyone in these delectable bars, from coconut and chocolate chips to walnuts and toffee. They're popular with...


    Oatmeal Chocolate Bars

    6 reviews

    "I made this dessert for eight ladies who recently stayed at our bed-and-breakfast, and they just raved about it," reports...


    Pineapple Coconut Squares

    10 reviews

    "I don't remember where I got this recipe, but I'm glad I have it," says field editor Elaine Anderson from...


    Crunchy Peanut Bars

    2 reviews

    —Nola Burski, Lakeville, Minnesota


    On-The-Go Granola Bars

    3 reviews

    These are a favorite. They’re terrific to take to school functions because they’re so good. —Suzanne McKinley, Lyons, Georgia