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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    Blueberry Lattice Bars

    10 reviews

    Since our area has an annual blueberry festival, my daughters and I are always looking for amazing new recipes to...


    White Chip Cranberry Blondies

    5 reviews

    We created these delicious blondies to satisfy any health-conscious cook. Applesauce moistens the batter, while dried cranberries, white chips and...


    Rhubarb Dream Bars

    8 reviews

    Dreaming of a different way to use rhubarb? Try these sweet bars with a tender shortbread-like crust topped with rhubarb,...


    Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

    2 reviews

    When you don't have time to bake a real cheesecake, reach for this easy recipe. An almond-flavored dough serves as...


    Peanut Butter Granola Mini Bars

    98 reviews

    Kids will flip over this deliciously oaty, sweet snack! I mean, what's not to love about a batch of peanut...


    Chocolate Chip Cookie Blondies

    6 reviews

    This recipe has been used in my family as long as I can remember. My mom would make these for...


    Mango Getaway Bars

    3 reviews

    I’ve always enjoyed the flavor of mango, so I created this recipe to feature the sweet tropical fruit. —Patricia Harmon,...


    Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Bars

    18 reviews

    Lower in fat and calories than you might ever guess, these sweet bars couldn't be easier to whip up, boast...

    Blueberry Oat Bars

    13 reviews

    Oats add crunch to the taste crust and crumbly topping of these fruity, blueberry oatmeal bars. I often bake them...


    Frosted Pumpkin Cranberry Bars

    9 reviews

    With tangy dried cranberries tucked inside and a creamy brown butter frosting, these mildly spiced pumpkin bars are doubly delightful....


    Caramel Cranberry Bars

    3 reviews

    “My mom created this wonderful dessert after tasting something similar,” writes Debbie Kersh in Springtown, Texas. The sweet bars boast...


    White Chocolate Cranberry-Orange Bars

    2 reviews

    This is my take on my mother's recipe for chocolate chunk bars, which she made every Christmas Eve. Our family...


    Blueberry Squares

    21 reviews

    I've made these easy berry squares for many, many years and they never fail to bring raves from people of...


    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...


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    Chocolate-Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

    11 reviews

    I created this by taking my favorite cheesecake brownie recipe, which is about 40 years old, and kicking it up...


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    Pumpkin Delight Magic Bars

    8 reviews

    My mother never wrote down her delightful recipes, so I created this recipe as a holiday tribute to her. They're...


    Makeover Cream Cheese Streusel Bars

    4 reviews

    With an oh-so-chocolaty crust, a crispy, crunchy topping and soft cream cheese filling, these delectable bars are over-the-top indulgent. —Janet...

    Fruit Cocktail Bars

    5 reviews

    My mother passed this recipe on to me. The moist bars have a delightful fruity taste, perfect for potlucks in...


    Blarney Stones Dessert

    1 review

    This is a very unique way to serve cake but is so delicious, people will welcome the change. The peanuts...


    Contest-Winning Strawberry Jam Bars

    14 reviews

    I bake for a group of seniors every week, and this is one of the goodies they request most. I...


    Makeover Frosted Banana Bars

    25 reviews

    I've made these banana bars many times, always with favorable comments and requests for the recipe. With this makeover, you...


    Hermits

    3 reviews

    Dress up a cookie plate with these old-fashioned spice bars full of raisins, molasses, cinnamon, ginger and nuts. Then dip...


    Butterfinger Cookie Bars

    13 reviews

    My boys went through a phase where they loved Butterfingers. We made Butterfinger shakes, muffins, cookies and experimented with different...

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    Apple Snack Squares

    17 reviews

    Meet the Cook: As soon as I was old enough to stand on a chair, I started cooking. This recipe...


    Pecan Pie Bars for a Crowd

    31 reviews

    I love to cook large quantities and do most of the cooking for our church functions. People seem to enjoy...


    Chocolate Raspberry Bars

    12 reviews

    My family loves these rich, sweet bars. The chocolate and raspberry jam go together so well. I make a lot...


    Winning Cranberry Date Bars

    8 reviews

    I enjoy making these bars when cranberry season arrives. The recipe is very easy to put together, which is perfect...


    Classic Lemon Bars

    24 reviews

    These bars are simple enough for a no-fuss dinner yet elegant enough for a special celebration. Regardless of when you...


    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...