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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    24 of Our Nuttiest Dessert Bar Recipes

    From pecans to pistachios, pine nuts to peanuts, we've got all the crunchy nut bar recipes you could ever need.


    Banana Split Cake Bars

    3 reviews

    Summer isn’t summer without a banana split or two, and these fun bars bring that same delicious flavor in potluck-perfect...


    Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars

    11 reviews

    These cheesecake bars layer a buttery pecan shortbread crust with a rich and creamy filling and sweet-tart strawberry rhubarb jam....


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    49 Contest-Winning Brownies & Bars

    These decadent brownies and bars are downright delicious—and hand-held, too, making them the perfect portable potluck treat!


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    38 Ooey-Gooey Dessert Bar Recipes

    Your sweet tooth is no match for these decadent dessert bars.


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    48 Summer Dessert Bars to Bring to the Barbecue

    Get ready for your next outdoor get-together. These summer dessert bars will satisfy everyone's sweet cravings with seasonal ingredients and...


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    Top 10 Dessert Bar Recipes

    A surefire hit at potlucks and parties, these top-rated recipes for dessert bars are an easy and fun way to...


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    We Made Jennifer Garner’s Healthy Granola Bars. Here’s What We Thought

    I'm always impressed with working moms who make nutritious snacks for their kids. I love Jennifer Garner, and when I...

    Skillet Chocolate Chunk Walnut Blondies

    2 reviews

    Put these beauties out at a potluck and you’ll find only crumbs on your platter when it’s time to head...


    Double-Layer Cheesecake Bars

    4 reviews

    Can't choose between chocolate and vanilla cheesecake? Have both when you make this bar recipe with two distinct layers. —Andrea...


    Soft Almond Biscotti Bars

    These bars are a variation on the fabulous cinnamon almond biscotti that my mother and grandmother always made for the...


    Peach Crumble Bars

    4 reviews

    My favorite way to enjoy these bars is to eat one while sitting on the porch with an iced tea...


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    30 Fruity Dessert and Cookie Bars

    Looking for a sweet treat? Check out these fruit-filled dessert and cookie bars that are perfect for that sweet...


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    Pumpkin and Walnut Squares

    2 reviews

    The buttery crust and crumb topping plus the creamy pumpkin filling make this a popular dessert at potlucks. Try it...


    Scotch Teas

    3 reviews

    "When my kids were little, these sweet golden bars were standbys for hurry-up treats," recalls Jane Hacker of Milwaukee, Wisconsin....


    Toffee Bars

    3 reviews

    These shortbread bars have the taste of toffee without the hassle of making candy. They're attractive addition to a cookie...


    Kiwi Dessert Squares

    1 review

    Be ready to share the recipe for this do-ahead dessert for a large group. It's a real eyecatcher with taste...

    Peaches ‘n’ Cream Bars

    9 reviews

    For a new spin on peach pie, try these easy-to-love bars. The mellow fruit flavor really comes through. —Hubert Scott,...


    Lemon Squares

    7 reviews

    I'm expected to bring these bars to bridal showers and family gatherings. The combination of sweet and tart tastes is...


    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...


    Banana Nut Bars

    8 reviews

    My sister gave me this recipe, which is always in demand with family, friends and co-workers. It's amazing how fast...


    Peanut Butter Fudge Bars

    5 reviews

    Peggy Murray of Enfield, Maine relies on a cake mix and other pantry staples to make these rich crumb-topped treats.


    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....

    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...


    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...


    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...


    Blueberry Bars

    8 reviews

    Our three sons like these bars so much that after they were married, each of my daughters-in-law asked for the...


    Chewy Walnut Pan Bars

    1 review

    These rich nutty bars from Tori Dunton are so tasty, we doubled her recipe to serve a crowd! "Our family...


    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...