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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    Gingerbread Meringue Bars

    1 review

    For the best of both worlds, I combined my grandmother's gingerbread recipe with my aunt's special brown sugar meringue. The...


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    Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

    128 reviews

    I make these banana bars with cream cheese frosting whenever I have ripe bananas on hand, then store them in...


    Key Lime Bars

    15 reviews

    I love key lime pie, but some people are reluctant to take a whole slice of pie. These bars give...


    Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

    30 reviews

    A fruity filling and fluffy coconut topping truly make these strawberry oatmeal bars one of a kind. They really dress...


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    Chocolate Chip Blondies

    140 reviews

    Folks who adore the classic cookies will enjoy that same beloved flavor in these chocolate chip bars. This blondie recipe...


    Honey Oatmeal Granola Bars

    7 reviews

    My husband and I enjoy these honey oatmeal granola bars every day. It’s a basic recipe to which you can...


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    Cranberry Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

    9 reviews

    When I place a pan of these bars in the teachers' lounge and come back after the last bell, the...


    Pecan Cream Cheese Squares

    2 reviews

    From Wills Point, Texas, field editor Dorothy Pritchett says, "This rich, easy dessert is perfect after a light meal."

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    Broadway Brownie Bars

    14 reviews

    I named these dessert bars for Broadway because they're a hit every time I serve them. I especially like to...


    Lemon Oat Bars

    2 reviews

    A sweet oat mixture does double-duty as crust and topping for these refreshing lemon bars from Margaret Scoresby of Mosinee,...


    Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars

    20 reviews

    I received this recipe from a co-worker who made these heavenly bars for a potluck. Since they combine two favorite...


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    Cherry Bars

    131 reviews

    Whip up a pan of these festive bars in just 20 minutes with staple ingredients and cherry pie filling. Between...


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    Favorite Pecan Pie Bars

    49 reviews

    These pecan pie bars are the perfect little gift. Send your favorite holiday travelers on their way with a package...


    Chewy Energy Bars

    28 reviews

    This energy bar recipe is quick to make and easy to store. My husband and I put these homemade granola...


    Raspberry Patch Crumb Bars

    30 reviews

    To give these fresh, fruity bars even more crunch, add a sprinkling of nuts to the yummy crumb topping. Everyone...


    Creme de Menthe Squares

    6 reviews

    This layered bar hits all the sweet spots: It’s airy, creamy, crunchy and the perfect mix of cool mint and...


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    Warren’s Oatmeal Jam Squares

    30 reviews

    At 102, I still love to bake. I make these bars in my toaster oven for my fellow residents at...

    Chewy Granola Bars

    51 reviews

    For a satisfying snack that's both soft and crispy, try this recipe. These bars are a tempting, nutritious treat.—Virgina M...


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    Glazed Apple Pie Bars

    25 reviews

    This is only one of many wonderful recipes that my mother handed down to me. With their flaky crust and...


    Butterscotch-Toffee Cheesecake Bars

    10 reviews

    I had been making lemon cheesecake bars for years and wanted a new flavor combo. Using the original bar as...


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    Easy Cake Mix Bars

    23 reviews

    I take this dessert to work for Friday pick-me-ups. It's one of my favorite yellow cake bar recipes. I love...


    Macadamia Sunshine Bars

    7 reviews

    Your guests will be delighted with my bars. They are packed with nuts and dried fruit. I think that when...


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    Apple Caramel Cheesecake Bars

    75 reviews

    The streusel topping that comes with this recipe for apple cream cheese bars is absolutely irresistible. If you can’t resist...

    Apple Walnut Squares

    11 reviews

    I MAKE "apple everything" in fall when the new crop is in, and I was happy to add this delicious...


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    Chocolate & Peanut Butter Crispy Bars

    33 reviews

    To make a dairy-free dessert, I created chocolate peanutty bars. My kids and their friends gobble them up. I've written...


    Jewel Nut Bars

    7 reviews

    These colorful bars, with the eye-catching appeal of candied cherries and the crunchy goodness of mixed nuts, are certain to...


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    Magic Bars

    16 reviews

    These rich bar cookies will melt in your mouth! They’re ideal to have on hand for a snack. —Pauline Schrag,...


    Apple Streusel Bars

    2 reviews

    I made these delicious bars for a friend's birthday once and now he requests them every year! They have a...


    Homemade Lemon Bars

    17 reviews

    When these tangy bars were served in my husband's childhood, family meals were memorably complete. That's still true today for...