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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    Calgary Nanaimo Bars

    24 reviews

    This version of Nanaimo bars may claim roots in Alberta, but the original was said to be dreamed up in...


    Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

    5 reviews

    My chocolate chip cookie bars are often requested at church dinners. They're tasty and easy to serve. —Barbara Witte, Irving,...


    Fruity Cereal Bars

    2 reviews

    With dried apples and cranberries, these crispy cereal bars are perfect for snacks or brown-bag lunches. —Giovanna Kranenberg, Cambridge, Minnesota


    Gluten-Free Rhubarb Bars

    10 reviews

    Nothing tastes like spring more than rhubarb and strawberry. The crust and crumb topping on these bars are so tasty,...


    Oatmeal Date Bars

    24 reviews

    In no time at all, these oatmeal date bars will be ready for your family. They'll be surprised at how...


    Gooey Chocolate Caramel Bars

    15 reviews

    These rich, gooey bars are my most-requested treats. They're popular at school functions, family barbecues and picnics. We like them...


    Holiday Almond Bars

    10 reviews

    This fast, delicious dessert always makes an appearance during our Christmas celebrations.—Cheryl Newendorp, Pella, Iowa


    Glazed Apple Pie Squares

    21 reviews

    These apple squares are a good change from apple pie since they are glazed and a little bit sweeter. The...

    Sweet Potato Cream Cheese Bars

    4 reviews

    If you're looking for something other than pumpkin, these sweet potato bars are a yummy alternative. Make them ahead—they're even...


    Chewy Peanut Butter Pan Squares

    22 reviews

    With seven of us in our family, including two teenage boys, these peanut butter squares never last long! It's hard...


    Chocolate Chip Cheese Bars

    26 reviews

    "This is my most requested dessert recipe," writes Teri Linquist of Gurnee, Illinois. "Everyone loves these yummy bars with their...


    Scottish Shortbread Cookies

    23 reviews

    This simple three-ingredient shortbread cookie recipe makes wonderfully rich, tender cookies. Serve them with fresh berries of the season for...


    Date Nut Bars

    7 reviews

    I've had this recipe since 1938, when the girls I worked with game me a bridal shower. One of their...


    Chocolaty S’mores Bars

    33 reviews

    One night my husband had some friends over to play poker and he requested these s'mores bars. They polished off...


    South Dakota Frito Treats

    18 reviews

    Yep, they’re made with corn chips, but don’t let that fool you. These salty sweets were a staple after meetings...


    Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars

    93 reviews

    My family loves this peanut butter cookie bars recipe—oatmeal, brownie bars, peanuts—it's made from all our favorite things! Oatmeal, peanut...


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    Caramel Apple Bars

    9 reviews

    These bars make an excellent fall dessert. We like to warm individual servings in the microwave and serve with a...

    Marzipan Bars

    1 review

    My husband's grandmother made these lovely layered bars for us as our newlywed Christmas present.


    Chocolate Chip & Pecan Meringue Bars

    4 reviews

    I've had recipes for chocolate chip cookies and pecan meringues in my collection for a number of years—and I combined...


    Candy Cane Shortbread Bars

    5 reviews

    I created these bars for my daughter, who loves peppermint. The buttery shortbread texture just melts in your mouth. They're...


    Rhubarb Icebox Dessert

    2 reviews

    A light and fluffy marshmallow layer tops the tart rhubarb filling in this delicious make-ahead recipe. —Renee Schwebach, Dumont, Minnesota


    Salted Nut Roll Bars

    13 reviews

    This salted nut roll bars recipe came from my sister-in-law. It's simple to prepare and delicious. There's no need to...


    Apple Kuchen Bars

    35 reviews

    This recipe is about family, comfort and simplicity. My mom made this delicious sweet treat many a winter night and...

    Neapolitan Crispy Bars

    12 reviews

    Talk about a conversation piece! These fun, yummy bars will get people talking. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Deluxe Chocolate Marshmallow Bars

    60 reviews

    I've been asked to share this marshmallow chocolate bar recipe more than any other in my collection. It's a longtime...


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    Lemon Bars

    75 reviews

    This delightful lemon bar recipe is from my mother's file. I've been serving it for many years. They has a...


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    Winning Apricot Bars

    33 reviews

    This recipe is down-home baking at its best, and it really represents all regions of the country. It's won blue...


    Layered Lemon Dessert Squares

    7 reviews

    I found this recipe in an old cookbook and changed it to be extra citrusy. If you’re a fan of...


    Zucchini Dessert Squares

    37 reviews

    We planted one too many zucchini plants a few summers ago and harvested a lot of zucchini that year. I...