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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    Crispy Pretzel Bars

    9 reviews

    I often make a big batch of these peanut butter-flavored cereal bars on days that I don't want to heat...


    Chewy Energy Bars

    28 reviews

    This energy bar recipe is quick to make and easy to store. My husband and I put these homemade granola...


    Cheerio Treats

    17 reviews

    In Wynot, Nebraska, Penny Reifenrath uses peanut butter, Cheerios and candies to put a tooth-tingling spin on marshmallow-cereal bars. "Whether...


    Gooey Caramel Chocolate Bars

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


    Apple Streusel Bars

    2 reviews

    I made these delicious bars for a friend's birthday once and now he requests them every year! They have a...


    Homemade Lemon Bars

    17 reviews

    When these tangy bars were served in my husband's childhood, family meals were memorably complete. That's still true today for...


    Jewel Nut Bars

    7 reviews

    These colorful bars, with the eye-catching appeal of candied cherries and the crunchy goodness of mixed nuts, are certain to...


    Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars

    4 reviews

    Your whole house will be filled with the aroma of pumpkin spice when you bake these wonderful sweet potato cheesecake...

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    Chocolate Chip Blondies

    140 reviews

    These chocolate chip blondies are a comforting treat that's ready in just 30 minutes. Meet your new go-to potluck dessert!


    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...


    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...


    Apple Crumb Bars

    9 reviews

    This has been a favorite apple bar recipe of mine for many years. I've made these apple crumb bars for...


    Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars

    17 reviews

    My twist on rice crispy bars includes crunchy crushed pretzels. Then I top them with a creamy peanut butter coating...


    Butterscotch-Toffee Cheesecake Bars

    10 reviews

    I had been making lemon cheesecake bars for years and wanted a new flavor combo. Using the original bar as...


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    Chewy Chocolate-Cherry Bars

    3 reviews

    Colorful dried cherries and pistachios star in this take on seven-layer bars. To switch it up even more, try cinnamon...


    Lemon Oat Bars

    2 reviews

    A sweet oat mixture does double-duty as crust and topping for these refreshing lemon bars from Margaret Scoresby of Mosinee,...


    Fudgy Layered Irish Mocha Brownies

    5 reviews

    My husband and I are big fans of Irish cream, so I wanted to incorporate it into a brownie. I...

    Napoleon Cremes

    3 reviews

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


    Triple-Layer Cookie Bars

    16 reviews

    My family just loves these chewy chocolaty and peanutty bars. They're perfect for dessert and snacks. I make them whenever...


    Contest-Winning Strawberry Jam Bars

    14 reviews

    I bake for a group of seniors every week, and this is one of the goodies they request most. I...


    Fancy Sugar Cookie Bars

    7 reviews

    Looking for a quick and easy way to transform plain old refrigerated cookie dough into something special enough for unexpected...


    Butterfinger Cookie Bars

    13 reviews

    My boys went through a phase where they loved Butterfingers. We made Butterfinger shakes, muffins, cookies and experimented with different...


    Pecan Pie Bars for a Crowd

    31 reviews

    I love to cook large quantities and do most of the cooking for our church functions. People seem to enjoy...

    Chocolate Raspberry Bars

    12 reviews

    My family loves these rich, sweet bars. The chocolate and raspberry jam go together so well. I make a lot...


    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...


    Frosted Pumpkin Cranberry Bars

    9 reviews

    With tangy dried cranberries tucked inside and a creamy brown butter frosting, these mildly spiced pumpkin bars are doubly delightful....


    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....


    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...