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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    Frosted Peanut Butter Bars

    13 reviews

    These sweet, chewy peanut butter bars are a great no-fuss treat to bring to a potluck or bake sale. A...


    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...


    Peanut Butter Caramel Bars

    11 reviews

    When my husband and our three sons sit down to dinner, they ask, "What's for dessert?" I have a happy...


    Lemony Cream Cheese Bars

    3 reviews

    Anytime I can take a recipe that has been handed down two generations and lighten it up while keeping the...


    Toffee Pecan Bars

    11 reviews

    Curl up with a hot cup of coffee and one of these treats. The golden topping and flaky crust give...


    Rich Cheesecake Bars

    9 reviews

    I take turns with some of the ladies at church to provide coffee time snacks for adult Bible class and...

    Chocolate Macaroon Bars

    3 reviews

    Here's a nice Christmas treat that takes very little effort. The classic combination of chocolate and coconut is timeless.—Loraine Meyer,...


    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.


    Apple Walnut Bars

    6 reviews

    If you need a homespun snack or bake sale treat that can be assembled in a hurry, try these moist...


    Nanaimo Bars

    My mother taught me to make these rich, delicious bar cookies when I was young. Though I've tried many variations,...


    Peanut Butter Bars

    I got this recipe when working as a school cafeteria manager years ago. These bars were so popular with kids...


    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....


    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...


    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...

    Raspberry Cream Cheese Bars

    5 reviews

    In Madison, Wisconsin, Lisa Corroo makes the most of an effortless oat mixture to form the crunchy crust and crumbly...


    Cherry Coconut Treats

    4 reviews

    My great-grandmother created this recipe more than 100 years ago, so these tasty bites have appeared at many family parties....


    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...


    Caramelitas

    8 reviews

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


    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,...


    Turtle Bars

    1 review

    This recipe of my mother's is a 'must make' for the holidays," reveals field editor Faye Hintz of Springfield, Missouri....

    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...


    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...


    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...


    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...


    Monkey Bars

    2 reviews

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