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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    Yummy Cookie Bars

    7 reviews

    I received this recipe from a special co-worker at school, and it is always a huge success when I make...


    Microwave Oatmeal Bars

    13 reviews

    My mother shared this speedy recipe with me. There are not a lot of ingredients, and these microwave treats are...


    Frosted Peanut Butter Fingers

    5 reviews

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


    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.


    Mock Apple Pie Squares

    10 reviews

    No one ever guesses these sweet "apple" slices are made with zucchini. In fact, there isn't a bit of apple...


    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...

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    Humble Bumble Crumble Bars

    2 reviews

    While developing a treat for my bingo group, I asked my husband for ideas. He suggested a fruity bar. This...


    Raspberry Oatmeal Bars

    18 reviews

    Cake mix hurries along the prep work for these yummy bars. Raspberry jam adds a pop of color and sweetness,...


    Almost a Candy Bar

    22 reviews

    Says Barb Wyman from her kitchen in Hankinson, North Dakota: "Because I love candy bars and marshmallows, this recipe was...


    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....


    Pecan Squares

    12 reviews

    If you like pecan pie, you're sure to love these bars. They don't last very long at my house.


    Banana Squares

    13 reviews

    When we were first married, my husband was in the Navy. Stationed in Puerto Rico, we had banana trees growing...


    Chocolate Ribbon Bars

    5 reviews

    No one will be able to eat just one of Gail Wiese's yummy Chocolate Ribbon Bars, full of butterscotch, peanut...


    Toffee Bars

    3 reviews

    These shortbread bars have the taste of toffee without the hassle of making candy. They're attractive addition to a cookie...


    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...


    Almond Bars

    12 reviews

    "This is one of my favorite recipes for last-minute school bake sales," writes Sandy Kerrison from her home in Lockport,...


    Coconut Pecan Bars

    3 reviews

    With a butterscotch flavor, these tasty bars have always been welcomed with open arms by my family. Since they're simple...


    Caramelitas

    8 reviews

    To round out a great Mexican meal, I serve these. The chewy bars have a tasty oatmeal crust that's covered...


    Caramel Pecan Bars

    36 reviews

    This pecan bar recipe won first place at a cookie contest held where I work. These rich bars really capture...


    Butterscotch Peanut Bars

    7 reviews

    Easy-to-make bars from Margery Richmond in Fort Collins, Colorado are perfect family reunion fare! They hold up in hot weather,...

    Date Bars

    4 reviews

    I used to be the cafeteria manager at a grade school and these bars were always a hit.


    Carrot Cake Bars

    9 reviews

    “A friend served these moist, tender cake bars at an outdoor party, and everyone raved about the taste. Often, I'll...


    Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

    2 reviews

    These yummy pecan bars start with a homemade pastry crust and pile on lots of semisweet chocolate. They’re perfect for...


    Makeover Peanut Butter Bars

    10 reviews

    Lighter in calories and fat, these ooey-gooey peanut butter bars are still family favorites. Try them and you'll see why!...


    Rich Chocolate Cake Bars

    2 reviews

    "These cake-like brownies work well for large gathering and are quick to make," notes Kathy Kittell of Lenexa, Kansas.


    Raspberry Oat Bars

    1 review

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