Bar Recipes

"To serve a group, these lightly sweet bars are a lot easier to make than fussing with individual cookies," says...

"Be prepared...these disappear fast!" says Amy Voights of Brodhead, Wisconsin. Her sweets feature chunks of Snickers bars and use a...

In the summer, we often have weekend guests who go boating with us. These sweet, chewy bars are the perfect...

Big and little kids alike look forward to eating these snacks that have all the flavor of Payday candy bars....

People are always surprised when I tell them these chocolate chip bars come from the microwave. Chockfull of chocolate chips,...

These moist, rich bars get a small but satisfying crunch from pecans.

Dream Bars come from Hillary Lawson of Plummer, Idaho. "These bar cookies are a family favorite and excellent travelers," explains...

When my daughter was just 7 years old, she had the brilliant idea of adding Oreo cookies to cereal treats....

These tempting bars are simple to make with cherry pie filling, crunchy almonds and chocolate chips. I took them to...

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

These low-cholesterol applesauce bars couldn’t be easier to make or better to eat! Applesauce creates a moist texture without the...

"EVERYONE seems to love this dessert, perhaps because it's not too sweet. A cousin gave me the recipe long time...

My aunt shared this recipe with me, and my family has always enjoyed it. I love to make these bars...

I first tried these not-too-sweet bars at my mother-in-law's house. A marshmallow, honey and peanut butter mixture is delicious over...

My rich bars are studded with the all-American peanut. I like to think famed peanut farmer Jimmy Carter would approve....

My co-workers request these sweet bars all the time, so I make sure to take some for our group lunches...

MY MOTHER copied this recipe from a Quaker Oats box in the 1950s, and it remains one of our favorite...

While visiting a friend, I tried one of these tempting treats that her daughter made. After one bite, I knew...

Craving an oven-fresh fruit cobbler? This cheery twist on the classic treat is old-fashioned comfort food at its finest. The...

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

These rich bars are a hit with everyone who tries them. The moist, cake-like crust pairs well with the chewy...

This deluxe pretzel treat has a horseshoe shape...It's visual and different. Everyone seems to love the sweet-salty mixture!
—Emily...

"I've used this recipe for years," shares Suzanne Caithamer of Walton, Kentucky. "It's a wonderful addition to care packages and...

This quick treats are popular with both young and old.—Hennie Scholten, Edgerton, Minnesota

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

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

A cup of tea looks lonely without something sweet beside it. These bars are a nice accompaniment. I love the...

"My mother-in-law used to send these moist bars to my husband when he was in the Army," relates field editor...

Think of this as a blueberry crisp turned into a hand-held treat. Oats and fresh blueberries combine for a sweet,...