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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    Pineapple Coconut Squares

    10 reviews

    "I don't remember where I got this recipe, but I'm glad I have it," says field editor Elaine Anderson from...


    Raspberry Coconut Bars

    17 reviews

    I’ve been whipping up these delicious bars for over 10 years, with recent help from my 5-year-old daughter. I bake...


    Cranberry Shortbread Bars

    5 reviews

    Look at the lovely confection our Test Kitchen came up with when it combined cranberries, coconut and white chocolate! Colorful...


    Cinnamon-Cranberry Oat Bars

    9 reviews

    I'm a swim coach for kids, and I started making these bars for them as a snack. I wanted something...


    Crispy Star Pops

    2 reviews

    These patriotic pops are a hit at our annual Fourth of July get-together. Serve them as an after-picnic dessert. Or...


    Creamy Candy Bar Dessert

    1 review

    Here's a dessert you'll have a hard time resisting until the end of the meal. It's every bit as yummy...


    Streusel Rhubarb Dessert

    11 reviews

    This old-fashioned dessert has a sweet crumb topping and pleasantly tart rhubarb filling that guests are sure to love. Shelley...


    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...

    Green Tomato Bars

    2 reviews

    People will not believe how wonderful these bars are. They have a unique flavor which people will come back for...


    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...


    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...


    Cinnamon Coffee Bars

    2 reviews

    "I've made these bars for more than 40 years, and they're still a favorite," writes Marylou Crouch from Granite Falls,...


    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...


    Polka-Dot Cookie Bars

    7 reviews

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


    Candy Bar Cookie Squares

    22 reviews

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


    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...

    Turtle Bars

    1 review

    This recipe of my mother's is a 'must make' for the holidays," reveals field editor Faye Hintz of Springfield, Missouri....


    Fun Marshmallow Bars

    8 reviews

    "These colorful kid-tested treats for fast at bake sales," promises Debbie Brunssen, a mother of six from Randolph, Nebraska. "A...


    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...


    Marbled Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

    5 reviews

    I learned to bake and cook from my mother. I grew up in a family of 12 and we all...


    Caramel Nut Bars

    7 reviews

    No one can resist these chewy caramel and chocolate bars with a delightful oat crust and topping. They make a...


    Chewy Maple Bars

    3 reviews

    I've been making maple syrup for over 50 years and have collected many recipes. These bars, which my wife, Sue,...