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.
No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
I have to be super careful when cooking for my daughter because of food sensitivities, so I make these no-bake peanut butter oatmeal bars with certified gluten-free oats. Everyone loves these bars when we go to picnics or potlucks, and I know there will be a dessert for my daughter! —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas
Peanut Jelly Bars
A layer of grape jelly between a peanut-oatmeal crust and topping gives these bars a taste of a peanut butter...
Peanut Cereal Squares
"When I need to throw together something in a hurry, I turn to these no-bake squares," says Kathy Steffen. "And...
Crunchy Peanut Bars
—Nola Burski, Lakeville, Minnesota
Caramel Nut Bars
No one can resist these chewy caramel and chocolate bars with a delightful oat crust and topping. They make a...
Million Dollar Pecan Bars
Who wants to eat like a millionaire? Invest 15 minutes of your time and enjoy a big payoff when you...
Salted Peanut Bars
You’ll never look at Rice Krispies Treats the same way again after trying these nutty three-tiered cookie, marshmallow and cereal...
Peanut Cake Bars
The librarian at my son's high school brought these bars in as a treat for here helpers one day. He...
No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars
For dessert or snacking, these crunchy, peanut butter bars from Mrs. W. Franklin of Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta are sure to...
Peanut Butter Oat Bars
With their yummy chocolate and butterscotch topping, these chewy bars are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth! Since the recipe...
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars
My family loves this peanut butter cookie bars recipe—oatmeal, brownie bars, peanuts—it's made from all our favorite things! Oatmeal, peanut...
Quick Peanut Butter Squares
"This recipe is so quick to make and uses ingredients usually found in ample supply in my cupboard," notes Marsha...
Peanut Butter Cereal Treats
Kids will love these colorful, crunchy bars. They’re a fun twist on the traditional marshmallow crispy treats…and because they’re so...
Red, White and Blue Rice Krispies Treats
Instead of the typical melted marshmallows, this clever recipe calls for melted vanilla chips. With crisp rice cereal, peanut butter...
Deluxe Chocolate Marshmallow Bars
I've been asked to share this marshmallow chocolate bar recipe more than any other in my collection. It's a longtime...
Double Peanut Bars
These sweet no-bake snacks are great energy bars. Any dried fruit works well, but I prefer cranberries. Grain cereals, plus...
Pineapple Almond Bars
From Cynthiana, Kentucky, Janice Smith shares the recipe for these yummy bar cookies. Oats and almonds are a crunchy complement...
Cherry & Almond Crispy Squares
This grown-up version of a kiddie favorite will please the whole family. Everyone will agree it's delicious! —Taste of Home...
Peanutty Caramel Bars
Made in the microwave, these sweet and chewy bars can be stirred by very quickly. Loaded with caramel, chocolate, peanuts...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars
My twist on rice crispy bars includes crunchy crushed pretzels. Then I top them with a creamy peanut butter coating...
Apple-Almond Bake
When my children were young, they loved this apple dessert—and they still do 45 years later! I like it served...
Chocolate-Peanut Granola Bars
Nutella and peanut butter meet to make some amazing granola bars. People always think they're eating something naughty when I...
Makeover Peanut Butter Bars
Lighter in calories and fat, these ooey-gooey peanut butter bars are still family favorites. Try them and you'll see why!...
Peanutty Candy Bars
These chewy, gooey bars surely won't last long. Good thing they're quick and easy to make!—Mary Schmittinger, Colgate, Wisconsin
Fudge-Nut Oatmeal Bars
Writes Kim Stoller of Smithville, Ohio, "When I make these bars for lunches and snacks, they're gone in a jiffy!"
Peanut Butter Snack Bars
Athletes need snacks that are as on-the-go as they are. These portable bars combine protein and whole grains to fuel...
Peanut Butter Cereal Bars
I enjoy giving gifts that are simple and homemade. I cut these bars into squares and serve them on holiday...
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Squares
The combination of peanut butter and oatmeal makes these bars popular. My children love them with a cold glass of...
Oatmeal Pecan Bars
These chewy bars took first place in the bar cookie division at our country fair in 2001. Topping them with...
Coconut Cranberry Oat Bars
These festive, chock-full bars are sweet, tart and salty — a truly
tongue-tingling combo. It’s a good thing the...