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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    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....


    Chocolate Chip Bars

    2 reviews

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


    Blond Brownie Nut Squares

    2 reviews

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


    Dream Bars

    3 reviews

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


    Black & White Cereal Treats

    11 reviews

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


    Chocolate Cherry Bars

    3 reviews

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


    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...


    Applesauce Bars

    3 reviews

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

    Pineapple Cheesecake Squares

    4 reviews

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


    Sour Cream Raisin Squares

    4 reviews

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


    Honey Chip Granola Bars

    3 reviews

    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...


    Chewy Salted Peanut Bars

    6 reviews

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


    Contest-Winning Pecan Caramel Bars

    3 reviews

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


    Date Bar Dessert

    3 reviews

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


    Frosted Raspberry Bars

    2 reviews

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


    Cherry Cobbler Bars

    9 reviews

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


    Toffee Cheesecake Bars

    24 reviews

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

    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...


    Brown Sugar Date Squares

    5 reviews

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


    No-Bake Cereal Peanut Butter Bars

    2 reviews

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


    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....

    Easy Lemon Curd Bars

    14 reviews

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


    Chocolate Date Squares

    1 review

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


    Blueberry Crumb Bars

    10 reviews

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


    Cherry Chewbilees

    11 reviews

    This is a good dish to carry to potlucks and parties. It's a hit at home, too - my husband...


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    Popcorn Snacks

    6 reviews

    We always had popcorn balls at Christmastime when I was growing up. A couple years ago, my mother gave me...


    Mocha Bars

    1 review

    "I get a lot of requests for these moist bars when we make box lunches for church meetings," reports Flossie...