Bar Recipes

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

Walnuts grow everywhere in California! I grew up on a "walnut acre" and love them. When I use walnuts, I...

My Grandmother Addie made these bars for family picnics and enjoyed watching her grandchildren try to resist them. But all...

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

Dense, chewy lebkuchen is a great addition to your Christmas-cookie routine, but you can make it any time of year....

Hazel Baldner of Austin, Minnesota says most folds can't eat just one of these rich gooey bars. "They taste just...

This old-fashioned dessert has a sweet crumb topping and pleasantly tart rhubarb filling that guests are sure to love. Shelley...

"My mom gave me this recipe at Christmas when I wanted to make something different and yummy for gifts," notes...

Peggy Murray of Enfield, Maine relies on a cake mix and other pantry staples to make these rich crumb-topped treats.

"I came across this recipe several years ago, and it's become a family favorite," shares Rhonda Lund of Laramie, Wyoming....

Made in the microwave, these sweet and chewy bars can be stirred by very quickly. Loaded with caramel, chocolate, peanuts...

I first tried these not-too-sweet bars at my mother-in-law's house. A marshmallow, honey and peanut butter mixture is delicious over...

A friend from Texas gave me this recipe years ago. Because it's so easy to make, I've relied on it...

With fruity filling and nutty topping, these attractive bars taste like they cost a pretty penny.—Jane Acree, Holcomb, Illinois

From Wills Point, Texas, field editor Dorothy Pritchett says, "This rich, easy dessert is perfect after a light meal."

I put three recipes together to make these amazing bars that really satisfy the sweet tooth. —Romagene Deuel, Clarkston, Michigan

"These colorful kid-tested treats for fast at bake sales," promises Debbie Brunssen, a mother of six from Randolph, Nebraska. "A...

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

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

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

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

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

Come for the pecan pie-like flavors, stay for the milk chocolate toffee bits. Our pecan pie bars might be tastier...

Pumpkin bars with cream cheese icing are a delicious (and surprisingly easy) festive fall treat. Flavorful, moist and oh, so...

Rhubarb is probably one of the hardiest plants, especially in northern states like mine. It has a tart taste to...

Chocolate, caramel sauce and chopped pecans form the irresistibly chewy layer at the heart of these decadent oatmeal caramel chocolate...

You can make a batch of chocolate peanut butter rice krispie treats in a matter of minutes with just a...

These apple caramel cheesecake bars are perfect for autumn desserts, although they're delicious at any time of the year. The...

Here's the perfect treat to tuck into a lunch box or serve as an after-school snack. This recipe for chocolate...