Holidays & Events

It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.

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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bars

These gluten-free bars are a perfect way to satisfy your fall food cravings. Whether you take them to a party or make them for your family, it's hard to stop at just one. The hint of maple really makes them special compared to plain pumpkin bars. —Christina Blick, Houston, Texas

Grandma’s Oatmeal Bars

2 reviews

While I was growing up, I enjoyed my grandma's oatmeal bars every Christmas. This recipe reminds me of her and...


Butter Pecan Cookie Bars with Penuche Drizzle

I have made these bars for many, many years. They are rich, chewy, nutty and buttery—all the good stuff. I...


Pomegranate Magic Bars

Pomegranates make desserts festive and bright with a burst of juicy sweetness. These pomegranate bars are no exception. —Lisa Keys,...


Cake Mix Brownies

9 reviews

These cake mix brownies are a mashup of two of my favorite desserts. A woman I worked with gave me...

Magic Brownie Bars

1 review

When I was a kid, one of my all-time favorite treats was magic cookie bars. This recipe combines all the...


Orange Cranberry Cookie Bars

4 reviews

These cranberry cookie bars combine two beloved holiday flavors and top a delicious soft crust with cream cheese icing. We...

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Apricot Mud Hen Cake Bars

11 reviews

These mud hen bars have been in my family for generations. My maternal grandmother gave this recipe to my mother,...


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No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

7 reviews

I have to be super careful when cooking for my daughter because of food sensitivities, so I make these no-bake...


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Pumpkin and Walnut Squares

2 reviews

The buttery crust and crumb topping plus the creamy pumpkin filling make this a popular dessert at potlucks. Try it...


Sweet Potato Dessert Squares

5 reviews

I prepare sweet potatoes every week for my family, mostly as a side dish. But I’ve also found that they...

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...


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...


Cinnamon Nut Bars

8 reviews

Classic bar meets good-for-you ingredients in this updated recipe. If you have the patience, after the bars are cool, store...


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...


Glazed Apple Pie Squares

21 reviews

These apple squares are a good change from apple pie since they are glazed and a little bit sweeter. The...

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Warren’s Oatmeal Jam Squares

30 reviews

At 102, I still love to bake. I make these bars in my toaster oven for my fellow residents at...


Cinnamon Granola Bars

65 reviews

I make these at least once a week for my husband, David. He takes one in his lunch every week...


Red Apple Butter Bars

5 reviews

Fall means apple-picking time, and we love using the fresh fruit to bake up these bars. The streusel on top...


Glazed Peanut Butter Bars

24 reviews

Memories of lunchtime at school and my Aunt Shelly's kitchen come to mind when I bite into these sweet, chewy...


Sweet Potato Cream Cheese Bars

4 reviews

If you're looking for something other than pumpkin, these sweet potato bars are a yummy alternative. Make them ahead—they're even...


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...


Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars

9 reviews

My secret to these rich no-bake bites? Pretzels in the crust. They add a salty crunch to the classic peanut...


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...


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Pumpkin Bars

148 reviews

Pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting are the ultimate fall treat. But my family likes them so much, they ask...

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Maple-Glazed Cinnamon Chip Bars

7 reviews

When I make these, the kitchen smells like Christmas. Cinnamon chips add fabulous flavor to the bars, and the maple...


Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

15 reviews

This soft, chewy oatmeal breakfast bar recipe features a hint of orange marmalade for a fun change of pace from...


Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

14 reviews

This recipe caught my eye and was extremely popular at the annual Christmas party sponsored by our Extension Homemakers. It's...


Pumpkin Dessert Bars

13 reviews

Put a twist on traditional pumpkin pie with this recipe. It packs the spicy pumpkin flavor you love, but in...


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Apple Caramel Cheesecake Bars

75 reviews

The streusel topping that comes with this recipe for apple cream cheese bars is absolutely irresistible. If you can’t resist...


Behr Track Cookie Bars

3 reviews

The holidays are the perfect time to indulge in these ooey-gooey, salty-sweet peanut butter bars. A lot of people comment...