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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    Mississippi Mud

    This dessert is an all-time favorite at our house. Since it freezes well, you can make it ahead of time...


    Nutty Cheesecake Squares

    14 reviews

    I grew up on a farm and have had a lot of good recipes handed down to me. This is...


    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...


    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...


    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...


    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


    Caramel-Pecan Dream Bars

    16 reviews

    These ooey-gooey cake bars that pull ever so gently from the pan and hold a firm cut are a baker’s...

    Honey-Pecan Squares

    20 reviews

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


    Pear Bar Cookies

    8 reviews

    When you're in the mood for bars that are a little bit different, bake these spiced goodies featuring mellow pears...


    Chocolate Butterscotch Peanut Butter Cereal Bars

    10 reviews

    If these bars have been refrigerated for more than 1 hour, let them stand for 10-15 minutes before cutting. Freeze.


    Chocolate Chip Cake Bars

    14 reviews

    "Whenever I need a quick dessert for a bake sale or get-together, I rely on this recipe," informs Tammy Haugen...


    Snack Mix Squares

    13 reviews

    A fun snack mix pressed into chewy bars, this treat is popular with kids of all ages. Someone is always...


    White Chocolate Cereal Bars

    2 reviews

    A friend shared with me this fresh take on traditional crispy treats. My husband loves them, and I feel so...


    Raspberry Coconut Bars

    17 reviews

    I’ve been whipping up these delicious bars for over 10 years, with recent help from my 5-year-old daughter. I bake...


    Applesauce Bars

    3 reviews

    These low-cholesterol applesauce bars couldn’t be easier to make or better to eat! Applesauce creates a moist texture without the...


    Pineapple Cheesecake Squares

    4 reviews

    "EVERYONE seems to love this dessert, perhaps because it's not too sweet. A cousin gave me the recipe long time...

    Chocolaty Nanaimo Bars

    8 reviews

    If a pastry could be a friend, the Nanaimo bar would be my BFF. This version won Cookie of the...


    Fudge-Filled Brownie Bars

    6 reviews

    I always have the ingredients to put together these soft chewy bars. They have been a hit at many potlucks,...


    Creamy Lemon Cake Bars

    33 reviews

    These refreshing delicacies caused a stir in the test kitchen. Are they cakes or bars? You’ll just have to try...


    Contest-Winning Peanut Mallow Bars

    8 reviews

    Big and little kids alike look forward to eating these snacks that have all the flavor of Payday candy bars....


    Dream Bars

    3 reviews

    Dream Bars come from Hillary Lawson of Plummer, Idaho. "These bar cookies are a family favorite and excellent travelers," explains...


    Caramel-Cashew Cake Bars

    3 reviews

    These rich bars are a hit with everyone who tries them. The moist, cake-like crust pairs well with the chewy...

    Pretzel Horseshoes

    3 reviews

    This deluxe pretzel treat has a horseshoe shape...It's visual and different. Everyone seems to love the sweet-salty mixture!
    —Emily...


    Peanut Butter Graham Bars

    3 reviews

    I rely on my microwave to hurry along the assembly of these yummy peanut butter bars with graham crackers. With...


    Clover Rice Crispy Bars

    7 reviews

    These sweet snacks are like the pot of gold at the end of your family's feast. With their yummy peppermint...


    M&M Oat Bars

    13 reviews

    These irresistible bars can sweeten any holiday. —Renee Schwebach, Dumont, Minnesota


    Chocolate Toffee Crunchies

    6 reviews

    From the buttery crust to the golden toffee, melted chocolate and chopped pecans, these bars are filled with Noel flavor....


    Chocolate Malt Crispy Bars

    5 reviews

    These chunky, chewy squares are a feast for the eyes. Malted milk flavor coats this treat from top to bottom....