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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    Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

    5 reviews

    My chocolate chip cookie bars are often requested at church dinners. They're tasty and easy to serve. —Barbara Witte, Irving,...


    Oatmeal Date Bars

    24 reviews

    In no time at all, these oatmeal date bars will be ready for your family. They'll be surprised at how...


    Zucchini Dessert Squares

    37 reviews

    We planted one too many zucchini plants a few summers ago and harvested a lot of zucchini that year. I...


    Rhubarb Oat Bars

    17 reviews

    These chewy rhubarb bars provide just the right amount of tartness and sweetness. They are simply unbeatable! —Renette Cressey, Fort...


    Calgary Nanaimo Bars

    24 reviews

    This version of Nanaimo bars may claim roots in Alberta, but the original was said to be dreamed up in...


    Fruity Cereal Bars

    2 reviews

    With dried apples and cranberries, these crispy cereal bars are perfect for snacks or brown-bag lunches. —Giovanna Kranenberg, Cambridge, Minnesota


    Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Bars

    18 reviews

    Lower in fat and calories than you might ever guess, these sweet bars couldn't be easier to whip up, boast...


    Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

    2 reviews

    When you don't have time to bake a real cheesecake, reach for this easy recipe. An almond-flavored dough serves as...

    Chocolate Chip Cookie Blondies

    6 reviews

    This recipe has been used in my family as long as I can remember. My mom would make these for...


    Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blondies

    6 reviews

    I converted these blondies to be gluten free so that my family could enjoy a comforting dessert. We were craving...


    Fruit Cocktail Bars

    5 reviews

    My mother passed this recipe on to me. The moist bars have a delightful fruity taste, perfect for potlucks in...


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    Lavender Lemon Bars

    5 reviews

    Hints of lavender and lemon zest in the crust make these treats a favorite. —Judith Hilinski, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio


    Minty Chocolate Cream Cheese Bars

    I always looked forward to my grandma’s gooey rich cream cheese bars while I was growing up. This version includes...


    Loaded M&M Oreo Cookie Bars

    4 reviews

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


    Picnic Bars

    12 reviews

    You'll score points with a crowd when you stir together these delicious fudge-like treats. They're very moist and rich. The...


    Double Chocolate Bars

    11 reviews

    "A friend brought these fudgy bars a few years ago to tempt me with yet another chocolate treat," notes Nancy...


    Monkey Bars

    2 reviews

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

    Almond-Coconut Lemon Bars

    6 reviews

    Give traditional lemon bars a tasty twist with the addition of almonds and coconut. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Raspberry Linzer Bars

    5 reviews

    Even though this dessert feels a little sophisticated, it puts a childlike grin on everyone who tastes it. — Holly...


    Fruitcake Bars

    4 reviews

    "This recipe has been a family favorite for years," tells Terry Mercede of Danbury, Connecticut. "People who declare they won't...


    Coconut Pecan Blondies

    6 reviews

    Here's a classic white chocolate brownie that I've entered in the state fair and frequently made for the men I...


    Pumpkin Walnut Squares

    7 reviews

    My mother-in-law handed this pumpkin bar recipe down as a surefire way to keep my husband happy during the holidays....


    Blueberry Squares

    21 reviews

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

    Cranberry Eggnog Cheesecake Bars

    4 reviews

    My family loves everything cheesecake. These bars combine tart cranberries and rich cream cheese, and taste even better when chilled...


    Makeover Cream Cheese Streusel Bars

    4 reviews

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


    Banana Bars with Orange Frosting

    12 reviews

    I've been making these banana bars with orange frosting for years. They're always a hit at family get-togethers and parties....


    Napoleon Cremes

    3 reviews

    For the annual Christmas open house we host, I set out a buffet with lots of food and candies like...


    Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

    4 reviews

    Enjoy this holiday dessert without worrying about calories. Plus it is so luscious that no one will guess that it...


    Maple-Glazed Cinnamon Chip Bars

    8 reviews

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