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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    Popcorn Bars

    3 reviews

    Forget the hassle of homemade popcorn balls; these bars taste just fabulous without all the fuss! As added bonus, they’re...


    Honey Cinnamon Bars

    21 reviews

    My Aunt Ellie gave us the recipe for these sweet bar cookies with cinnamon and walnuts. Drizzle with icing, and...


    Congo Squares

    2 reviews

    This recipe was given to me nearly 50 years ago, at a company picnic, and it's our family's favorite dessert....


    Peanutty Candy Bars

    12 reviews

    These chewy, gooey bars surely won't last long. Good thing they're quick and easy to make!—Mary Schmittinger, Colgate, Wisconsin


    Almond Cheesecake Bars

    15 reviews

    This recipe for almond bars with cream cheese is from my sister-in-law. I've taken the bars to many functions, and...


    Cherry-Coconut Slices

    1 review

    My mother got this recipe from a woman named Emmie Oddie, a well-known home economist in Canada who had a...


    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...

    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,...


    Chewy Date Nut Bars

    16 reviews

    You'll need just six ingredients, including a convenient boxed cake mix, to bake up these chewy bars chock-full of walnuts...


    Makeover Frosty Lemon Squares

    5 reviews

    This dessert has a lemony filling sandwiched between two creamy layers and a crunchy crust. What's not to love? Simple...


    Chocolate Peanut Squares

    22 reviews

    If you're a fan of peanut butter cups, you'll enjoy these two-layer treats. A slightly crunchy graham cracker and peanut...


    Lemony Coconut Bars

    7 reviews

    These lemony and chewy bars make a refreshing addition to the holiday cookie tray. Try lime juice and zest for...


    Chocolate Peanut Butter Crisp Bars

    10 reviews

    Tell the kids to roll up their sleeves and help make these crunchy, chocolaty bars. They're easy and will surely...


    Cranberry Cheesecake Bars

    11 reviews

    "I came across this recipe several years ago, and it's become a family favorite," shares Rhonda Lund of Laramie, Wyoming....


    Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Bars

    7 reviews

    With marshmallows and chocolate chips, these melt-in-your-mouth bars appeal to kids of all ages. They disappear fast wherever I take...


    Chocolate Coconut Bars

    6 reviews

    With a middle layer of coconut, these sweet chocolaty treats taste similar to a Mounds candy bar! If time is...

    Coconut Cranberry Bars

    8 reviews

    "I begged a neighbor for the recipe after tasting these yummy bars at a coffee she hosted," recalls Dolly McDonald...


    Holiday Cheesecake Bars

    3 reviews

    Christmas officially arrives at our house when I make these melt-in-your-mouth bars. Red and green maraschino cherries add a jolly...


    Cranberry Bars

    4 reviews

    "I keep cranberries in my freezer all year so I can make these bars whenever I get a craving for...


    Cranberry Nut Bars

    2 reviews

    My husband's aunt sent us these bars one Christmas. The fresh cranberry flavor was such a nice change from the...


    Sour Cream Cranberry Bars

    4 reviews

    A filling made with dried cranberries is layered between a buttery crust and a golden crumb topping in these flavorful...


    Candied Fruitcake Squares

    3 reviews

    I'm not big on citrussy fruitcake, so when I found this version decades ago, I knew I'd found "my" recipe....

    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...


    Chocolate Maple Bars

    6 reviews

    My family runs a maple syrup operation, and I'm always looking for new ways to incorporate maple syrup into my...


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    Salted Peanut Bars

    10 reviews

    You’ll never look at Rice Krispies Treats the same way again after trying these nutty three-tiered cookie, marshmallow and cereal...


    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,...