Bar Recipes

My Aunt Ellie gave us the recipe for these sweet bar cookies with cinnamon and walnuts. Drizzle with icing, and...

I first learned about these quick crowd-pleasers from a next-door neighbor when I sniffed the delightful aroma of a batch...

My mother has had this recipe for years. I love it! These bars make great snacks, but can also be...

Meet the Cook: Besides tasting good, these squares are a wonderful way to use up any leftover squash from dinner.

I've been making these for several years as I really enjoy the combination of flavors and the relative ease of...

These melt-in-your-mouth treats are absolutely delicious, and everyone will want seconds. A must for Christmas gift giving. No one would...

"I begged a neighbor for the recipe after tasting these yummy bars at a coffee she hosted," recalls Dolly McDonald...

Christmas officially arrives at our house when I make these melt-in-your-mouth bars. Red and green maraschino cherries add a jolly...

"I keep cranberries in my freezer all year so I can make these bars whenever I get a craving for...

My husband's aunt sent us these bars one Christmas. The fresh cranberry flavor was such a nice change from the...

I'm not big on citrussy fruitcake, so when I found this version decades ago, I knew I'd found "my" recipe....

Look at the lovely confection our Test Kitchen came up with when it combined cranberries, coconut and white chocolate! Colorful...

These sweet, fruity bars are wonderful with hot coffee or cold milk for a snack or afternoon treat. —Nourse Farms,...

My family's love of raspberries and cheesecake make this a perfect dessert for us. The luscious treat is best eaten...

When I take this crowd-pleasing treat to a potluck, I come home with an empty pan every time. Cooking and...

I first tasted this cake about 15 years ago when a dear aunt brought it to a family reunion. I...

I've been making these simple iced bars for more than 40 years. They're easy to prepare for dessert or as...

This recipe was given to me nearly 50 years ago, at a company picnic, and it's our family's favorite dessert....

With peanut butter in both the batter and frosting, plus chopped nuts sprinkled on top, these treats have triple the...

We love these peanut butter Rice Krispie Treats chock-full of creamy peanut butter and sweet chocolate. No one can eat...

What would the holidays be without mincemeat for dessert? Even people who say they don’t care for the taste will...

These chewy, gooey bars surely won't last long. Good thing they're quick and easy to make!—Mary Schmittinger, Colgate, Wisconsin

This recipe for almond bars with cream cheese is from my sister-in-law. I've taken the bars to many functions, and...

My mother got this recipe from a woman named Emmie Oddie, a well-known home economist in Canada who had a...

Sugar cookie dough is a speedy way to turn ricotta and mascarpone cheeses topped with blackberries into beautiful bars. —...

We pull out all the goodies for these chewy bars, like raisins and coconut. For more color, sprinkle on the...

A filling made with dried cranberries is layered between a buttery crust and a golden crumb topping in these flavorful...

With a middle layer of coconut, these sweet chocolaty treats taste similar to a Mounds candy bar! If time is...

Easy to prepare and designed to make a small amount, these squares are a marvelous blend of flavors. It's a...